Location: Keighley/ Bradford
Package: Up to 50k, 23 days holiday (negotiable), On site parking and more
Working hours: Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) in office
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their established, partner-led practice in Keighley. This firm is dedicated to maintaining high professional standards while fostering a supportive environment for its team. The purpose of this role is to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ranging from sole traders to LLPs, and act as a key advisor on all accounting and taxation matters. You will be responsible for high-standard accounts preparation, managing personal and corporate tax returns, and reviewing the work of junior staff to ensure excellence across the firm.
Accountant Job Responsibilities
* Accounts Preparation: Produce statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and LLPs from both incomplete and computerized records.
* Taxation: Prepare full personal and corporation tax returns, ensuring total statutory compliance.
* Portfolio Management: Lead a designated client portfolio as the primary point of contact for all accounting and advisory needs.
* Quality Review: Oversee and review the work of junior team members to maintain high firm standards.
* Client Liaison: Work directly with business owners to resolve queries and provide professional financial insights.
* Management Accounting: Deliver management accounts and provide forward-looking data to support client decision-making.
* Ad-hoc Projects: Manage specialized accounting projects as they arise to support practice requirements.
Accountant Job Requirements
* Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with 3+ years of UK practice experience.
* Technical Skill: Expertise in accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Ltd Companies, and LLPs.
* Software: Proficient in CCH, Sage, and Xero alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Location: Keighley/ Bradford
* Attributes: Strong communication skills to manage a portfolio and review team workloads.
Accountant Salary & Benefits
* £35,000 - £50,000 (higher dependant on experience)
* 23 Days holiday including bank holidays (Negotiable)
* Standard workplace pension and sick pay
* Excellent progression opportunities
* Onsite parking
* Excellent, collaborative working culture in modernised office
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £50000.00 per year