Senior Accountant

Office Angels Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Manage a varied client portfolio

Exposure to accounts, tax and advisory

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is recruiting for a Senior Accountant in the Leeds area. The role focuses on owning a diverse client portfolio, delivering accounts, tax and advisory services, and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, review complex accounts work, and contribute to growth with leadership opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you’ll hold ACA or ACCA and have a strong accountancy practice background.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio and providing tax review support.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Preparing and reviewing personal and partnership tax returns.
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Building relationships with business owners and stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings and providing commercial and financial guidance.
• Supporting business advisory projects, including cashflow forecasting and financial projections where required.
• Supervising, mentoring and allocating work to junior team members.
• Assisting with the continued growth and development of the client portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

People leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant - Leeds

Are you a qualified practice accountant looking to step into a senior position with greater client responsibility, leadership opportunities, and a clear route for career progression?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice that is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager to join its Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing complex accounts work, and supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact while overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and advisory services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Preparing and reviewing personal and partnership tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Building strong relationships with business owners and stakeholders
• Attending client meetings and providing commercial and financial guidance
• Supporting business advisory projects, including cashflow forecasting and financial projections where required
• Supervising, mentoring and allocating work to junior team members
• Assisting with the continued growth and development of the client portfolio

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• A strong background within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients
• Previous experience reviewing accounts and tax work
• Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience with IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Opportunity to manage a varied and established client portfolio
• Exposure to accounts, tax and advisory work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Leadership responsibilities and the chance to develop management experience
• Ongoing professional development and career support

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