Senior Accountant, Accounting Services
Job in
Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Mourant
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting Services team!
You’ll work across a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing complex financial statements, building trusted relationships, and helping us deliver a consistently high‑quality service. This is also a fantastic opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, especially if you’re looking to develop within private equity, multi‑jurisdictional structures and international accounting standards.
We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, has a voice, and can thrive. If you're someone who enjoys learning, takes pride in their work and wants to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with FRS 102, IFRS and US GAAP
- Get involved with the coaching of junior team members
- Prepare various management accounts and reports
- Prepare periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations
- Manage the audit process and provide information for clients
- Build and develop relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
- Manage the preparation, review and submission of FATCA and CRS returns
- Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records in the client entity databases
- Ensure you have and maintain a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
- Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues to resolve accounting queries, providing explanations and accounting support as and when required
- Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and swiftly deal with any identified issues
- Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and coordinated manner
- Ideally part-qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP, including practical application
- Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint, Quickbooks and/or Yardi would be an advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel
- A positive and flexible approach
- An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach
- Private equity experience would be an added advantage
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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