Senior Accountant

Supreme Search Specialists; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in York is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing independent practice. The role covers accounts, bookkeeping, tax and VAT, with responsibility for client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

You will manage a diverse SME portfolio, prepare and review statutory accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax computations, and help drive progression toward senior leadership and potentially partnership as the business grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience reviewing accounts and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of accounts, bookkeeping, tax and VAT.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with good communication.
• Ability to manage a diverse SME portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients across sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for various entities.
• Providing bookkeeping and accounting support to clients.
• Preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Assisting with personal tax compliance where required.
• Reviewing junior staff work and providing feedback.
• Developing client relationships and identifying value-add opportunities.
• Supporting partners and supervising team members.

Skills

Client management

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent (QBE)

Job description

Senior Accountant ( 40,000 - 50,000)

Accountancy Practice + Career Progression + Partnership Opportunity

An established and growing independent accountancy practice in York is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant with at least 5 years' practice experience who is looking for a varied role combining accounts, bookkeeping, tax and VAT, while taking greater responsibility for clients and supporting the development of junior team members.

The role offers genuine long-term progression, with the potential to progress into a senior leadership or partnership position in the future.

Key benefits include:

• 40,000 to 50,000 salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to progress towards Partnership
• Varied SME client portfolio
• Responsibility for managing and developing client relationships
• Senior role with responsibility for reviewing junior team members' work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression within an independent practice

Senior Accountant Opportunity in York

The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and providing a broad range of accountancy and tax services.

This is a genuinely mixed practice Accountant role, providing exposure to statutory accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, corporation tax and personal tax, rather than focusing on one specialist area.

Alongside managing their own portfolio, the successful candidate will help oversee junior members of the team, review their work and provide guidance and support where required.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Accountant Jobs York

The role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients from a range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Providing ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Assisting with personal tax compliance
• Acting as a trusted adviser and point of contact for clients
• Dealing with client queries and providing practical accounting and tax advice
• Reviewing the work of junior accountants and providing constructive feedback
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members
• Managing deadlines and ensuring client work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Identifying opportunities to add value to client relationships
• Working closely with senior members of the practice on more complex assignments

Candidate Requirements - Senior Accountant Jobs York

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong experience across accounts, bookkeeping, tax and VAT
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of SME clients
• Experience reviewing accounts and/or the work of junior team members
• Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax requirements
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of client assignments
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service

Career Progression & Partnership Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced practice accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The practice is committed to developing its senior team and can offer a clear route for progression, with the potential for the successful candidate to move into a more senior leadership role and ultimately Partnership as the business continues to grow.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant in York who wants variety, autonomy and genuine career progression.

Rather than being restricted to one area of accounting, the successful candidate will continue developing across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT, while gaining valuable experience in team supervision and client management.