New Job Opening: Audit and Accounts Senior in Leeds, UK

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
[email protected]

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.