Job Title
Accounting Services Senior Manager
Location
Leeds
Salary
£68,000 - £88,000
One of the Big 4 firms in Leeds is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Manager to join its expanding Accounting Services division. This team partners with large UK and international organisations, delivering outsourced accounting, statutory compliance and high-level advisory solutions.
This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to a technically strong and commercially minded accountant who thrives on managing complex projects, developing teams and building long-term client relationships.
Oversight and review of statutory financial statements
Management accounts and bookkeeping services
Coordination and control of local statutory reporting for cross-border groups
Providing guidance on statutory accounting compliance requirements
Advising on improvements to financial reporting cycles, including production, audit and filing processes
Deploying qualified finance professionals on client secondments to meet short-term resource needs
Leading investigations, financial analysis and data validation exercises to support statutory reporting
Preparing year-end compliance documentation for audit purposes
Managing full statutory compliance cycles for multi-entity and international organisations
Hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA, or international equivalent; ATT/CTA also considered where relevant)
Demonstrate deep technical expertise in financial reporting, with the ability to approach complex issues from first principles
Possess strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with awareness of US GAAP
Be confident with accounting systems and highly proficient in Excel
Have proven experience managing large, multi-entity or cross-border finance projects
Show strong leadership capability, including coaching and developing high-performing teams
Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and adapt confidently to changing client needs
Why join this firm?
Hybrid working model (office, home and client site)
Private medical insurance and 24/7 virtual GP access
Generous annual leave plus dedicated volunteering days
Structured career progression within a nationally recognised team
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Competitive remuneration and flexible benefits package
What next?
The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!
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