Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Path to Client Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

25 days leave plus holidays

CPD costs covered

Career progression

Job summary

RK Accountancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the accounts team in a growing practice. You will review year-end accounts, CT returns, and VAT, supporting colleagues and improving processes as the firm expands.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT or equivalent, at least three years in UK practice, strong tax knowledge, and be confident with Xero. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are on offer.

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.

Skills

UK accountancy practice

Xero proficiency

Corporation tax

Self-assessment

VAT

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT or ATT

3 years UK practice experience

Tools

Xero

Bright Manager

Xero Tax

Job description

RK Accountancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the accounts team in a growing practice. You will review year-end accounts, CT returns, and VAT, supporting colleagues and improving processes as the firm expands.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT or equivalent, at least three years in UK practice, strong tax knowledge, and be confident with Xero. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are on offer.