Senior Accountant: Lead Client Accounts & Tax (Leeds)

ACCA Careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Wellbeing support

Training & certifications

Mentoring

Team events

Volunteering days

Recognition program

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our professional services team, delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to clients and supporting accurate statutory reporting.

The successful candidate will hold ACCA/CIMA/ACA, lead a small team, manage statutory accounts, tax planning, client relationships, and ongoing mentoring, with a focus on compliance and growth.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA with broad UK accounting & tax expertise.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits.
• Confidence in corporate tax, VAT, personal tax, and self-assessment.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent IT skills - proficient in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• High accuracy with strong prioritisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Manage and oversee client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert advice on tax planning and financial strategies.
• Support junior team members through mentoring and training.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and tax filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering professional guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

ACCA Careers in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our professional services team, delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to clients and supporting accurate statutory reporting.

The successful candidate will hold ACCA/CIMA/ACA, lead a small team, manage statutory accounts, tax planning, client relationships, and ongoing mentoring, with a focus on compliance and growth.