Accounts Senior

Job Title: Accounts Senior

Location: Leeds

Salary: Dependent on experience

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Senior to join their growing accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who is ready to step into a more senior role, taking ownership of accounts and tax work while developing greater responsibility and contributing to the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Reconciliation of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
• Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns
• Completion of self-assessment tax returns
• Handling quarterly Making Tax Digital (MTD) income tax submissions
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working across a range of accounting software including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and IRIS

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT qualified (or equivalent qualification/experience considered)
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Confident using cloud-based accounting software
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues