Senior Practice Accountant - Client-Facing Growth Leader

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for its Ilkley, West Yorkshire office. You will own a significant portfolio of clients, handling year-end accounts, tax, and commercial guidance to support client growth.

The role is client-facing with leadership responsibilities, mentoring the team, and helping shape daily office operations. ACA/ACCA or equivalent by experience is welcomed, with 8+ years in practice and strong client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• ACA/ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience they're genuinely open on this
• Strong knowledge of year-end accounts and tax

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary contact for your own portfolio of clients, building long-term relationships
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns and technical work prepared by the team
• Providing proactive, commercially-minded advice on tax, accounts and business performance
• Leading, mentoring and developing accounting staff
• Supporting business development, including meeting prospective clients

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership mentoring

Reviewing accounts & tax

Business advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or by experience

Job description

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for its Ilkley, West Yorkshire office. You will own a significant portfolio of clients, handling year-end accounts, tax, and commercial guidance to support client growth.

The role is client-facing with leadership responsibilities, mentoring the team, and helping shape daily office operations. ACA/ACCA or equivalent by experience is welcomed, with 8+ years in practice and strong client-relations skills.