Senior Accountant

Impression Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Career progression

Own client base

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Impression Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an independent accountancy firm in Leeds. You will own client accounts, prepare statutory and management accounts and support tax compliance for owner-managed and family businesses.

Working with Managers and Partners, you’ll mentor junior staff, visit client sites, and drive delivery using ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE. The role offers autonomy and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or an ACA/ACCA exam finalist
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required for local client visits
• Experience working with UK owner managed and family businesses
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Good understanding of statutory and management accounts
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your workload

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients
• Manage and develop strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact for accounting queries and support
• Visit client premises where required to provide accounting and commercial support
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work, including reviewing corporation tax returns
• Work closely with Managers and Partners across a range of client assignments
• Take ownership of client work and ensure accounts and returns are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Use a range of accounting and audit software including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

ProAudit

IRIS

Xero

SAGE

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and develop your career within an independent accountancy firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and independent accountancy practice as a Senior Accountant, working with a varied portfolio of predominantly owner managed and family businesses. You will be responsible for preparing statutory and management accounts, supporting tax compliance and advisory work and acting as a trusted point of contact for clients.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, this role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to build and manage your own client base. You will work closely with Managers and Partners while also supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities As Senior Accountant

• Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients
• Manage and develop strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact for accounting queries and support
• Visit client premises where required to provide accounting and commercial support
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work, including reviewing corporation tax returns
• Work closely with Managers and Partners across a range of client assignments
• Take ownership of client work and ensure accounts and returns are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Use a range of accounting and audit software including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE

Experience Required As a Senior Accountant

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or an ACA/ACCA exam finalist
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required for local client visits.
• Experience working with UK owner managed and family businesses
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Good understanding of statutory and management accounts
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your workload

In Return As Senior Accountant You Will Receive

• £40,000 - £55,000 annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days after two years' service
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Opportunity to build and manage your own client base

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