Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds. Known for their supportive, people-centric culture, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of a growing client portfolio, manage a small team, and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven accounting professional who thrives on client interaction, team collaboration, and delivering high-quality financial reporting and business advisory services.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Take ownership of your own client portfolio, ensuring outstanding client service.
• Prepare draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies for managerial review.
• Complete draft business tax computations, ready for the tax manager's review.
• Assist partners in finalising client meetings, including preparation of assignment highlight documentation.
• Attend client finalisation meetings alongside partners and provide necessary support.
• Conduct external audits from planning to completion.
• Review junior team members' work, providing constructive feedback to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Sign off final accounts for limited companies.

Respond to bookkeeping, taxation, and general accounting queries from clients; ...