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

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

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

• 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.