Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)
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Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)
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Location: Wakefield Area Yorkshire
Growing Independent Accountancy Practice Clear Route to Manager
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for genuine progression autonomy and a supportive team culture without the bureaucracy of a large firm
Our client a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice is looking for an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their close-knit team. This is an ideal move for someone with solid UK practice experience who wants to manage their own client portfolio broaden their exposure across accounts audit and tax and progress towards Assistant Manager / Manager level in the medium term.
The Role: Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)
You will play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses SMEs and local organisations taking responsibility for:
- Preparingstatutory year-end accountsfor a range of limited companies partnerships and sole traders
- Leading or supporting onaudit assignmentsfrom planning through to completion
- Preparingcorporation tax computations and returnsand assisting with personal tax where required
- Managing your ownclient portfolio acting as a key point of contact and building long-term relationships
- Reviewing work prepared by juniors and providing guidance and support
- Assisting withmanagement accounts VAT returns and ad hoc advisory work as needed
- Working closely with managers and partners to ensure deadlines are met and service levels remain high
Key Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
- 3 years recent UK accountancy practice experience(essential)
- Experience acrossaccounts preparation audit and taxwithin a practice environment
- Part-qualified or qualifiedinACCA / ACA(or equivalent) or qualified by experience with strong practice background
- Confident usingcloud-based accounting software(e.g. Xero QuickBooks) and Excel
- Strong understanding ofUK accounting standardsandaudit processes
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- A proactive organised approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Technical Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with:
- Statutory accountspreparation for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
- Audit fieldworkand assisting with planning and completion
- Corporation tax computationsand returns; exposure topersonal taxis advantageous
- VAT returnsand basic advisory work
- UsingXeroQuickBooksor similar cloud platforms (experience with other practice software also welcome)
- Reviewing and mentoring junior team members
Experience managing a mixed portfolio of accounts audit and tax cases will be a strong advantage.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Based at our clientsNorth West office(commutable from surrounding towns and areas)
- Hybrid workingavailable after a successful onboarding period
- Full-time permanent position
Specific working pattern can be discussed at interview stage to support a healthy worklife balance.
Career Progression & Development
This role offers clear career progression for the right person including:
- Defined pathway towardsAssistant Manager / Managerlevel
- Opportunity to take on increasedportfolio responsibilityand client ownership
- Support withprofessional studies(where applicable) and ongoing CPD
- Exposure to a broad mix ofaccounts audit and taxwork with scope to specialise over time
Benefits & Package
In addition to a competitive salary in the region of (depending on experience and qualifications) our client offers:
- Hybrid workingafter probation
- Paid professional subscriptions(where applicable)
- Study supportfor ACCA / ACA (if required)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays(or similar in line with experience and level)
- Pension scheme
- Friendlysupportive team environmentwith direct access to senior staff and partners
- Genuineworklife balanceand realistic expectations around hours
(Exact benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates and may vary depending on experience and level.)
How to Apply
If you have 3 years of UK accountancy practice experience and are looking for a varied Accounts & Audit Senior role with real progression in an independent firm we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to:
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client or any third party without your prior consent.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Customer Service
- Accounting and Finanace
- Ensure Accuracy
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Balance Sheet
- General Ledger Accounts
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Financial Transactions
- CPA
- Special projects
