Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a growing client portfolio and lead a small team. This role is perfect for a driven professional who enjoys client interaction and teamwork, delivering high-quality financial reporting and business advisory services. The firm values a supportive, people-centric culture, providing a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact client success. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their accounting career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Pension plan

Additional holidays over Christmas

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a practice environment managing client portfolios.
• Confident in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of client portfolios ensuring outstanding service.
• Prepare draft financial statements and business tax computations.
• Conduct external audits and support junior staff.

Skills

Client Portfolio Management

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

External Audit Procedures

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Business Tax Computations

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

SAP

IRIS

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Line 50

CCH Central

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds. Known for their supportive, people-centric culture, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of a growing client portfolio, manage a small team, and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven accounting professional who thrives on client interaction, team collaboration, and delivering high-quality financial reporting and business advisory services.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Take ownership of your own client portfolio, ensuring outstanding client service.
• Prepare draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies for managerial review.
• Complete draft business tax computations, ready for the tax manager's review.
• Assist partners in finalising client meetings, including preparation of assignment highlight documentation.
• Attend client finalisation meetings alongside partners and provide necessary support.
• Conduct external audits from planning to completion.
• Review junior team members' work, providing constructive feedback to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Sign off final accounts for limited companies.
• Respond to bookkeeping, taxation, and general accounting queries from clients; escalate as needed.
• Prepare ad-hoc management accounts for clients as required.
• Plan and manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines and ensure timely sign-off.
• Maintain accurate client files and documentation in line with internal standards and deadlines.
• Record chargeable time and ensure the recovery of all billable hours.
• Support and mentor junior staff, answering queries and fostering professional growth.
• Utilise various accounting platforms including SAP, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Line 50, and CCH Central.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with solid experience in a practice environment.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and building client relationships.
• Confident preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and business tax computations.
• Skilled in external audit procedures (advantageous) and finalising accounts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to support junior colleagues.
• Comfortable managing client meetings and delivering tailored advice.
• Proficient with a range of accounting software and cloud-based platforms.

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 39,000- 44,000
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30 AM - 5 PM, flexible with a 1-hour lunch)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 additional days over Christmas
• Location: Leeds - Free on-site parking
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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