External Audit Semi-Senior - Leeds

External Audit Semi-Senior - Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Platinum Recruitment Group Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead audits, prepare accounts, and support clients with financial queries.
  • Company: Established firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Up to £40,000 salary, hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and study support.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in a friendly environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and grow your career with diverse clients and strong mentorship.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years in accountancy, part-qualified ACA/ACCA/AAT, and client relationship skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

A well-established and independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds, providing a wide range of accountancy, audit, tax and advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients. The firm has a friendly and supportive culture, with a strong focus on client service, professional development and progression.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has at least 2 years’ experience working within an accountancy practice
  • Is ideally part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA or AAT
  • Has solid experience in accounts preparation
  • Is confident dealing directly with clients and building strong relationships
  • Can work independently whilst also contributing effectively within a wider team
  • Has experience with software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading statutory audit assignments
  • Preparing year-end accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102, including group consolidations
  • Supervising and supporting junior members of the team
  • Preparing corporation tax computations
  • Assisting clients with bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting queries
  • Getting involved in advisory work such as tax planning, due diligence and business valuations

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to join an established Leeds firm where there is genuine scope for career progression, strong support from senior management and the opportunity to work with a varied client base. The firm also offers hybrid working, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, study support and a range of additional benefits!

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We think you need these skills to ace External Audit Semi-Senior - Leeds

Audit Experience
Accounts Preparation
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Corporation Tax Computation
Bookkeeping
VAT Knowledge