Job Description:

Job Title: Accounts Senior

Location: Leeds (Onsite)

Package: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an ever-growing and expanding accountancy firm for an Accounts Senior, within their Leeds office. This is a pivotal role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to manage work independently while supporting and mentoring junior team members and apprentices. Paying up to £40k, this position offers extensive exposure to a broad range of clients including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact within a firm that has grown from 10 to 50 staff and continues to expand due to increasing workloads.

Accounts Senior Job Overview

• Preparation and finalization of accounts for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
• Manage a varied portfolio involving corporation tax returns, partnership tax returns, and self-assessment tax returns.
• Act as a senior point of contact to ensure all client work is completed accurately and statutory deadlines are met.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide essential guidance, training, and support.
• Provide proactive advice to clients regarding all-around accounting matters and MTD compliance.
• Assist in the finalization of accounts to ensure high-quality delivery across the firm.

Accounts Senior Job Requirements

• A minimum of several years' relevant experience strictly working in an accountancy practice.
• Qualified by Experience (QBE) or holding relevant certifications (AAT/ACCA/ACA).
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporation tax, and self-assessment.
• Proven experience managing a diverse portfolio of clients and delivering work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor junior members of staff.
• Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment.

Accounts Senior Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Christmas Eve off (if it falls on a working day).
• Birthday day off (after one year of employment).
• Bupa health plan and company pension.
• Onsite working in a supportive, ever-growing firm.

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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