Senior Accountant; Practice

Senior Accountant (Practice)

Huddersfield Hybrid Working (1-2 days weekly in office )

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum + bonus

Full-Time Permanent

Join a Growing and Forward-Thinking Accountancy Practice

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our friendly and expanding accountancy practice based in Huddersfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, managing their own portfolio, and providing high-quality advisory and compliance services to small businesses.

Offering hybrid working, a supportive team environment, and potential partnership opportunities , this role is ideal for someone looking for a flexible role within a supportive e environment.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will manage your own portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients across a variety of sectors. You will act as a trusted adviser, supporting clients with their accounting, tax and business needs while ensuring excellent service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of small business clients from start to finish
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns
• Managing VAT returns and management accounts preparation
• Advising clients on business growth, profitability and tax planning opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Liaising with HMRC and handling client queries
• Identifying opportunities to improve client services and add value

About You

We re looking for someone who is confident, proactive and enjoys working closely with clients.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or QBE qualification
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, Quick Books and Sage
• A commercial mindset with a client-focused approach

What s on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible working hours
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and training support
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Free on-site parking

If you re an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of a client portfolio and make a real impact, we d love to hear from you.

Apply with your updated CV.

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