Accounts Senior

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)
Location: Leeds area (Office-based - Options for Hybrid)

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, QuickBooks 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.

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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