Senior Accountant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing independent accountancy practice. The role involves preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, and managing a diverse client portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

You will undertake corporation and personal tax work while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will be confident within an accountancy practice and possess exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience managing client portfolios across entities (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Knowledge of corporation tax and personal tax.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Manage a portfolio of clients including companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Handle corporation and personal tax work.
• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Statutory accounts

Client portfolio management

Tax knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Client relationships

Education

Qualified or QBE

Job description

Senior Accountant

Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Wakefield, WF2 8QS Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Jul 2026 Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

Summary

An established independent accountancy practice based in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified or Qualified by Experience accountant looking to work within a friendly and professional firm with a varied client portfolio.

The role will include:

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts
• Management of a portfolio of clients including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Corporation tax and personal tax work
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and be confident managing client relationships and overseeing accounts preparation work. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential.

In return, the firm offers a supportive working environment, genuine career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary package of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

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