Senior Practice Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Leeds Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Working Arrangement: Fully Office-Based Benefits: On-site Parking

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while working closely with directors and supporting junior team members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse range of clients, preparing statutory accounts, providing tax and business advice, and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME, limited company, sole trader and partnership clients

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards

• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns

• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns

• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns

• Liaising directly with clients on accounting, taxation and business matters

• Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and process improvements

• Providing management accounts and financial reporting where required

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards

• Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships Candidate Requirements Essential

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment

• Practice-trained accountant with a solid understanding of UK accounting and taxation requirements

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified

• Experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio

• Strong knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and personal tax

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Software Experience Candidates should have experience using a variety of accounting systems, including:

• Xero

• Sage

• QuickBooks

• SAP

• Microsoft Dynamics Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms and digital bookkeeping solutions would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications

• Stable and growing accountancy practice

• Varied and interesting client portfolio

• Opportunity to develop professionally and progress within the business

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• On-site parking

• Standard office hours of 09:00 - 17:00 Ideal Candidate Profile This opportunity would suit an experienced Accounts Senior , Senior Accountant , or Practice Accountant who enjoys working directly with clients and is looking to join a friendly and professional accountancy practice where they can make a genuine impact and continue their career development.