At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts and tax computations for diverse clients while supporting junior team members.
- Company: Reputable accountancy practice in Leeds with a progressive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, professional development, and generous leave.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to work with a varied client portfolio.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and grow your career towards Director level.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, strong communication skills, and ACA/ACCA qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Accounts Senior (RW47420) Leeds, England
- Job Profile for Accounts Senior
Package : Competitive Salary + Excellent Long-Term Earning Potential
Working Hours : Full-time (37 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a highly reputable and progressive accountancy practice based in Leeds.
The firm is looking to recruit a dedicated professional with strong practice experience to support the delivery of high-quality accounts and taxation services across a varied and diverse client base.
This progressive role is ideal for an experienced candidate looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, with the opportunity to build their knowledge, skills and client exposure and progress towards Director level.
- Accounts Senior Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce statutory accounts and tax computations from client records for Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships and LLPs.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines, including Making Tax Digital requirements.
- Prepare management accounts for a varied client portfolio.
- File and submit prepared company accounts to Companies House.
- Liaise with HMRC regarding corporate tax and other client tax affairs.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong professional relationships by telephone, email and face-to-face.
- Meet with new clients, assist with the client engagement process and obtain appropriate HMRC authorisations.
- Support the wider team to ensure accounts and tax assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
- Review work completed by junior colleagues and provide constructive, developmental feedback.
- Assist with the training and development of junior members of the team.
- Maintain clear, professional communication across all client and internal interactions.
- Accounts Senior Requirements
- Ideally ACA / ACCA qualified, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
- Extensive practical accounting experience gained within a professional accountancy practice.
- Strong experience in accounts preparation and a good understanding of accounting and disclosure requirements.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships.
- Good technical understanding of accounts and taxation, with the ability to apply knowledge effectively to client situations.
- Audit experience is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to self-manage workloads, multitask and work successfully to deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to support, review and develop the work of junior team members.
- Highly computer literate, including Microsoft Office and relevant accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books and Digita.
- A proactive approach to developing technical knowledge and improving efficiency through the use of technology.
- Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential.
- Accounts Senior Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience, with an anticipated range of approximately £35,000–£45,000.
- Excellent long-term earning potential with clear opportunities for career progression.
- 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 additional pre-determined day at Christmas.
- Enhanced company sick pay following successful completion of the probationary period.
- Private pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
- Professional fees reimbursed.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
- Flexible approach to working hours, with the ability to accommodate earlier or later start and finish times where helpful.
- Opportunity to work with a large and diverse client base across a wide range of privately owned businesses.
- Long-term opportunity to develop within the practice, with progression potential up to Director level.
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