Senior Accountant: Growth Path to Client Manager (Hybrid)

RK Accountancy; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37.5 hour week

25 days leave + bank holidays

CPD costs covered

Career progression to Client Manager

Job summary

RK Accountancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our expanding team. You will oversee the quality of work produced by the accounts team, review year-end accounts, CT returns, self-assessment and VAT, and help implement consistent processes as we grow.

Ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT/ATT or equivalent, at least three years in UK practice, and strong Xero experience. You will mentor junior staff, meet deadlines, and provide technical guidance on tax planning and

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CTA, AAT or ATT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• At least three years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience working with sole traders and small limited companies.
• Previous experience reviewing other team members' work, rather than solely preparing accounts.
• A strong working knowledge of corporation tax, self-assessment and VAT.
• Confident using Xero.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns (CT600s), self-assessment tax returns and VAT returns using Xero and Xero Tax.
• Checking and signing off completed work, providing clear feedback to preparers where amendments are required.
• Handling technical accounting and tax queries, liaising with clients where necessary.
• Providing constructive feedback to the accounts team to improve the quality and consistency of work.
• Monitoring VAT and Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and escalating complex or unusual matters where appropriate.
• Helping to develop and implement formal review procedures, checklists and internal processes.
• Monitoring workflow and job progress to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Improving client information-gathering processes to reduce delays and unnecessary queries.
• Supporting the smooth onboarding of new clients as the practice expands.
• Assisting with the implementation of quarterly MTD for Income Tax submissions.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT/ATT qualified

Tools

Xero

Xero Tax

Job description

RK Accountancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our expanding team. You will oversee the quality of work produced by the accounts team, review year-end accounts, CT returns, self-assessment and VAT, and help implement consistent processes as we grow.

Ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT/ATT or equivalent, at least three years in UK practice, and strong Xero experience. You will mentor junior staff, meet deadlines, and provide technical guidance on tax planning and