Senior Accountant

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Annual Bonus

Career progression

Job summary

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a Senior Accountant in Leeds to take ownership of client accounts within an independent practice. You will prepare statutory and management accounts, support tax compliance and advisory work, and become a trusted point of contact for owners and managers.

The role offers autonomy, mentoring for junior staff, and the opportunity to develop a varied portfolio while visiting client premises as needed.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist in ACA/ACCA exams.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Manage and develop strong client relationships as a key point of contact for queries.
• Visit client premises to provide accounting and commercial support.
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work, including reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners across client assignments.
• Take ownership of client work and meet deadlines for accounts and returns.
• Utilise ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE software.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, or ACA/ACCA exam finalist

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

If you're an experienced accountant looking for greater autonomy, varied client exposure and genuine opportunities to progress your career,

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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