Practice Accountant – Pontefract (West Yorkshire)
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Practice Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Tax & Advisory
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
- Join a well-established, client-focused chartered accountancy firm based in Pontefract, offering a full range of services including audit, tax, payroll, management accounts, and business advisory.
- Be part of a team that uses modern accounting and tax software to provide efficient, value-added advice.
- Take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients, delivering statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and financial reporting packs
- Prepare and review corporate and personal tax computations
- Provide bookkeeping support, including reconciliations and control account maintenance
- Liaise closely with clients to understand their business challenges and provide practical, proactive advice
- Support the adoption and use of cloud accounting and digital workflows (e.g., QuickBooks)
- Assist with payroll and auto-enrolment services where required
- Supervise or mentor more junior team members
- Stay up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practice
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / Chartered Certified) or experienced by practice
- Proven experience working in a practice-accountancy environment
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting, tax, and management reporting
- Experience using cloud accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) is highly desirable
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage a portfolio independently and maintain client relationships
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative practice
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary aligned to experience
- Professional development and study support
- Exposure to a broad and varied client base
- Use of modern, cloud-based accounting software
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- Stable practice with a reputation for excellence and long-term client relationships
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Practice - Practice Accountant (Pontefract, West Yorkshire) employer: Supreme Search Specialists
Join a leading accountancy practice in Chester, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions. With a focus on employee wellbeing, the firm offers generous holiday allowances, tailored development opportunities, and regular social activities, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance. This role not only allows you to excel in client service but also provides a pathway for career growth within a dynamic team dedicated to professional excellence.
Contact Details:
Supreme Search Specialists Recruitment Team
