Senior Qualified Accountant

Twenty Twenty Consulting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Accountant/Accounts Office Manager qualified ACA or ACCA to join their accounts team. The candidate will manage a portfolio of clients and oversee compliance matters, tax planning, and client relationships. This permanent position requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Health care scheme

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with practice experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses.
• Handle all compliance matters for clients like annual accounts and tax returns.
• Plan and organise workflow within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Drive and ambition in a commercial environment

Excellent organisational ability

Highly numerate and analytical

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage a team

Strong interpersonal skills

Marketing experience

Business Development and Cross-Selling

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Practice experience

Job description

Senior Accountant Accounts Office Manager (ACA or ACCA Qualified)

Job Location: Leeds

Salary: Competitive + benefits including flexi-time, company pension, health care scheme

My client is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join their Leeds based accounts team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an accountancy practice and will work both autonomously and as part of a team to deliver accounting and advisory services to a range of clients.

Main Duties

• Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
• Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients – annual accounts and corporation tax returns
• Personal tax planning for individuals
• Responsibility for client billing and co-ordinating all services delivered to clients
• Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
• Being the main relationship contact for clients
• Promotion of the Accounts team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
• Planning and organising workflow within the department

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications:

• Applicants must be either ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Practice experience is essential.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Drive and ambition to work within a progressive and commercial environment
• Excellent organisational ability
• Highly numerate and analytical
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Marketing experience
• Business Development and Cross-Selling

This is a permanent, full time role (37.5 hours per week)

The ideal candidate will hold a driving licence and have their own transport, as travel to client/contact meetings is required.