Accounts & Audit Senior
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 + Clear Route to Director
Location: Leeds Area (Flexible Working)
Step Into a Career-Defining Role with Real Progression
Are you an ambitious Accounts & Audit Senior looking to join a progressive firm where your contribution is genuinely recognised and your career can accelerate towards Director level? Our client offers more than a traditional practice role — you’ll gain exposure to a diverse, entrepreneurial client base while working closely with senior leaders who are invested in your long-term success.
This opportunity is ideal for a practice professional who enjoys variety, values client relationships, and wants to develop both technically and commercially within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The Role: Accounts & Audit Senior
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting, audit, and advisory services, whilst managing your own client relationships and supporting junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax computations for Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, and LLPs
- Produce management accounts and provide actionable insights to clients
- Complete and submit VAT returns (MTD compliant) accurately and on time
- Manage submissions to Companies House and HMRC
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships
- Support client onboarding, including engagement processes and HMRC authorisations
- Assist with audit assignments (where applicable)
- Provide training, mentoring, and review of junior staff work
- Handle day-to-day client queries and contribute to service delivery excellence
About You
You will be a confident accounting professional with strong technical ability and a proactive, client-focused mindset.
Essential Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or QBE with significant experience)
- Minimum 4–6 years’ UK accountancy practice experience
- Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
- Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, tax, and compliance
- High proficiency with accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Line 50, and Digita
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
Desirable Skills
- Experience in audit assignments
- Strong understanding of accounting disclosures and reporting standards
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify value-added advisory opportunities
- Full UK driving licence (not essential)
What’s on Offer
Our client provides a highly competitive package along with genuine long-term career opportunities.
Benefits Package
- Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (dependent on experience)
- Clear progression pathway to Manager and Director level
- Flexible working hours (37-hour week with adaptable start/finish times)
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure day
- Enhanced company sick pay (post-probation)
- Employer pension contributions up to 5%
- Professional subscriptions fully funded
- Comprehensive Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client portfolio
- Supportive, collaborative culture with direct access to senior leadership
Location & Working Arrangements
- Leeds area-based role
- Office-based with flexibility around working hours
- Minimal travel requirements, primarily Yorkshire-based client portfolio
Apply Today
If you are looking to advance your career within a dynamic and supportive practice with clear progression and varied client exposure, we would welcome your application.
Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Submit your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Confidentiality Notice:
All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.