Senior Practice Accountant & Leader — Flexible Hours & Growth

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is seeking an Experienced Accountant to lead a growing Ilkley practice. You’ll manage a substantial client portfolio, delivering year-end accounts, tax and strategic business advice while mentoring a team and collaborating across the office.

The role is client-facing, with flexible working patterns to fit the right candidate. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in practice, strong year-end and tax knowledge, and demonstrable leadership and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of year-end accounts and tax processes.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or proven by experience; open to non-traditional routes.
• Excellent client relationship management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own a significant portfolio of clients and act as primary point of contact.
• Review accounting work, tax returns and technical outputs prepared by the team.
• Provide proactive, commercially-minded tax, accounts and business-advice guidance.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff; oversee day-to-day office operations.
• Support business development and contribute to growth for the Ilkley office.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Year-end accounts

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is seeking an Experienced Accountant to lead a growing Ilkley practice. You’ll manage a substantial client portfolio, delivering year-end accounts, tax and strategic business advice while mentoring a team and collaborating across the office.

The role is client-facing, with flexible working patterns to fit the right candidate. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in practice, strong year-end and tax knowledge, and demonstrable leadership and client-relations skills.