Senior Accountant

The Portfolio Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in an accountancy practice, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients. Responsibilities include managing a diverse client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and tax returns. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Ability to handle a diverse client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Experience in audit is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare statutory accounts in full compliance with FRS 102.
• Finalise corporation tax and personal tax returns.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Ability to build long-term relationships

Education

ACA, ACCA, or AAT part-qualified or qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced and client-focused accountant looking to advance your career? We are recruiting for a modern and successful accountancy practice who are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team.

The role

• Working alongside the management team, you will handle a diverse client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparing statutory accounts in full compliance with FRS 102
• Finalising corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Calculating corporation tax, including capital allowances
• Performing complex reconciliations and solving accounting problems
• Preparing management accounts and ad hoc projects, such as cash flow statements
• Communicating effectively with clients on complex financial matters
• Assisting with the development and supervision of junior colleagues

About you

• ACA, ACCA, or AAT part-qualified or qualified (or qualified by experience)
• At least 3 years' experience working in an accountancy practice
• Excellent IT skills, with a good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• The ability to build strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in audit is desirable, but not essential

What’s on offer

• 26 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements, with core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m