Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000+ DOE

Location: West Yorkshire 

Looking for More Than Just Another Practice Role?

Our client, a well-established accountancy practice in West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking for greater responsibility, direct client exposure, and a genuine pathway to management.

The Role

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients and provide high-quality accounting and tax services to owner-managed businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Prepare corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Manage and develop client relationships
• Review work completed by junior team members
• Prepare and review management accounts
• Liaise with clients on accounting, taxation and business matters
• Support partners with ad-hoc projects and advisory work

About You

Essential Requirements

• ACA or ACCA Qualified (QBE candidates also considered)
• 3+ years' recent UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong accounts preparation experience across multiple business types
• Excellent knowledge of corporation tax, personal tax and VAT
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Portfolio management experience
• Management accounts experience
• Knowledge of CCH, Xero and Sage
• Experience reviewing junior staff work

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £55,000+ DOE
• Clear progression to Manager level
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Direct client exposure and responsibility
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.