Senior Accountant

Officeangels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Varied client portfolio

Accounts/tax/advisory exposure

Supportive culture

Leadership experience

Professional development

Job summary

Office Angels in Leeds is recruiting a Senior Accountant to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, oversee statutory accounts, tax returns and advisory work while mentoring junior staff.

You will review work, build client relationships, attend meetings, and contribute to the growth of the practice in a supportive, collaborative environment. The role offers a negotiable salary based on experience and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients
• Experience reviewing accounts and tax work
• Strong technical accounting knowledge

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Preparing and reviewing personal and partnership tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Building strong relationships with business owners and stakeholders
• Attending client meetings and providing commercial and financial guidance
• Supporting business advisory projects, including cashflow forecasting and financial projections where required
• Supervising, mentoring and allocating work to junior team members
• Assisting with the continued growth and development of the client portfolio

Skills

Portfolio management

Technical accounting

Client relationship management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant - Leeds

Are you a qualified practice accountant looking to step into a senior position with greater client responsibility, leadership opportunities, and a clear route for career progression?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice that is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager to join its Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing complex accounts work, and supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact while overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and advisory services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Preparing and reviewing personal and partnership tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Building strong relationships with business owners and stakeholders
• Attending client meetings and providing commercial and financial guidance
• Supporting business advisory projects, including cashflow forecasting and financial projections where required
• Supervising, mentoring and allocating work to junior team members
• Assisting with the continued growth and development of the client portfolio

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• A strong background within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients
• Previous experience reviewing accounts and tax work
• Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience with IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Opportunity to manage a varied and established client portfolio
• Exposure to accounts, tax and advisory work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Leadership responsibilities and the chance to develop management experience
• Ongoing professional development and career support

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