Job Description
Senior Accountant / Client Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Location: Leeds | Clear Progression to Senior Leadership
Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for a role that offers more than just compliance work?
Our client, a highly respected independent accountancy practice based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses whilst playing a key role in the continued growth of the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded practice professional who enjoys building long-term client relationships, delivering high-quality advisory services and mentoring junior team members. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contribution will be recognised and where genuine career progression opportunities exist.
The Opportunity
As Senior Accountant / Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across a variety of sectors.
You will act as a trusted adviser, providing technical expertise and proactive guidance whilst ensuring exceptional levels of client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of business clients and acting as their primary point of contact
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Reviewing corporation tax returns and related compliance work
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts
- Providing business advisory and strategic financial guidance
- Supporting client meetings and presenting financial information clearly
- Ensuring compliance with UK accounting and taxation regulations
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members
- Coaching, mentoring and developing trainees and junior staff
- Identifying opportunities to add value and expand services within the client portfolio
- Supporting partners and directors with practice development initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
Essential Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Minimum 4-7 years' UK accountancy practice experience
- Strong experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice environment
- Proven experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Good working knowledge of corporation tax and personal tax compliance
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
- Commercial awareness with a proactive problem-solving approach
Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following would be advantageous:
- Xero
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- IRIS
- Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
- Cloud-based accounting systems
Career Progression
This role offers genuine opportunities for further advancement, including:
- Progression towards Senior Manager level
- Increased responsibility for larger and more complex client portfolios
- Exposure to advisory and business development projects
- Ongoing professional development and technical training
- Leadership and people management opportunities
Salary & Benefits
What's on Offer?
- £45,000 - £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working options
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Professional subscription fees paid
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support
- Structured career progression pathway
- Modern office environment in Leeds
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Regular team social events
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio
Apply Today
If you are an experienced practice accountant seeking a client-focused role with genuine progression opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.