Accounts Senior in West Park

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• Accounts Senior – Independent Accountancy Practice
• Horsforth, Leeds | £30,000–£40,000 | Highly Flexible Hybrid Working (Just 1 Day in the Office if preferred)
• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a friendly and well-established independent accountancy practice in Horsforth, Leeds.
• The firm has a close-knit team and prides itself on delivering a genuinely personal service to clients.

Rather than taking a purely transactional approach to accountancy, the focus is on building strong relationships, understanding clients' businesses and providing practical, ongoing support.

• This would particularly suit an experienced Accounts Senior who enjoys managing their own workload, communicating directly with clients and working in a smaller, supportive practice where they can make a genuine contribution.
• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Manage accounts preparation assignments from initial bookkeeping records through to completion.
• Prepare and assist with personal tax returns and Self Assessment submissions.
• Work directly with clients, responding to queries and providing practical advice on accounting and financial matters.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through regular telephone, email and face-to-face communication.
• Use cloud accounting software, including Xero, to prepare accounts and review financial information.
• Review bookkeeping records, reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Identify potential issues and opportunities within client accounts, discussing these with senior colleagues where appropriate.
• Liaise with colleagues across the accounts, bookkeeping and tax teams to ensure clients receive a joined-up service.
• Manage your own workload and deadlines, ensuring assignments are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Strong background in accounts preparation within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with relevant practical knowledge.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero would be advantageous.
• Some experience preparing personal tax returns would be beneficial.
• Confident communicating directly with clients and responding to accounting queries.
• Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise assignments and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach. xsabvtc
• A friendly, personable attitude with a genuine interest in developing long-term client relationships.
• The firm is particularly interested in candidates who enjoy the personal sid
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