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, QuickBooks 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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