Senior Accountant

Park Street People Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Street People Ltd is recruiting a Senior Practice Accountant near Leeds to manage a diverse client portfolio and take responsibility for accounting, tax, payroll and compliance activities. You will deliver accurate financial records and deadlines, while providing a professional and responsive service to clients.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues, supervising bookkeeping, year-end processes and audits, using Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

Qualifications

• Qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with post-qualification experience.
• Experience with accounts prep, VAT, payroll and Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple clients.
• Excellent communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Prepare management accounts, year-end accounts and other financial reports for a range of businesses.
• Handle bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and support payroll, Self-Assessment tax returns and other compliance requirements.
• Work on accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Review financial information, investigate discrepancies and ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Support year-end processes, audits and the preparation of information for HMRC and other external stakeholders.
• Provide clients with practical guidance on accounting matters and accounting software.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Our client based near Leeds are currently looking for a Senior Practice Accountant to join their team. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients while taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting, tax, payroll and compliance activities. You will work closely with clients and colleagues to ensure accounts and financial information are accurate, deadlines are met, and clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Prepare management accounts, year-end accounts and other financial reports for a range of businesses
• Handle bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and general ledger activities
• Prepare and support payroll, Self-Assessment tax returns and other compliance requirements
• Work on accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Review financial information, investigate discrepancies and ensure records are complete and accurate
• Support year-end processes, audits and the preparation of information for HMRC and other external stakeholders
• Provide clients with practical guidance on accounting matters and accounting software

Requirements

• ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified with post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice
• Strong practical experience across accounts preparation, VAT, payroll and Self-Assessment tax returns
• Confident using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Well organised, commercially aware and able to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner when dealing with clients.

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.