Senior Accountant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible working

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced holiday

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Learning & development

Job summary

Castle Employment Agency Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant in Leeds to join a well-established practice. The role covers accounts, tax, advisory work, and client relationship management, with a supportive team, autonomy and clear progression pathways.

The position offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, discretionary annual bonus, enhanced holiday, private medical insurance and learning opportunities. UK accounting experience is essential and professional qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or part qualified, is acceptable.
• UK accounting experience is essential.
• Experience with IRIS, Xero or Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare management accounts and assist with VAT returns.
• Act as a key client contact and build long-term relationships.
• Visit client premises as required to collect information.
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work.
• Review corporation tax returns.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or part qualified)

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage

Job description

Role: Senior Accountant
Location: Leeds
Salary: £45,000

A well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Senior Accountant.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys working directly with clients and is looking for a varied role covering accounts, tax, advisory work and client relationship management.

The firm offers a supportive, team-focused environment with plenty of autonomy and genuine opportunities for progression.

Benefits of the Senior Accountant job include:

• £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced holiday package
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Strong opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant job include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparing management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Visiting client premises where required
• Assisting with tax compliance and advisory work
• Reviewing corporation tax returns

Requirements of the Senior Accountant job include:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, although part qualified individuals will be considered
• UK accounting experience is essential
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with IRIS, Xero, Sage or similar software would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and genuine desire to continue developing within practice