Kenton Black are delighted to be working with an accounting firm currently seeking an Accounts Senior for their office in Leeds.

THE COMPANY

As an Accounts Senior you will be joining a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals and Commercial and Residential Mortgages working across eight offices across Yorkshire and the Midlands.

This is an opportunity to join an expanding practice based in their Leeds office who will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. They offer training both on site and externally.

THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTS SENIOR

-To provide accounts & audit support to a busy Accountancy Practice.
-Preparation of company financial statements
-Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
-Preparation of interim management accounts
-Preparation of personal tax returns
-Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
-Forecasts and business projections – not essential
-Able to manage your own portfolio of clients
-Train junior members of staff and allocate duties
-Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
-Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

PERSON SPECIFICATON

-You must have at least 4 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
-Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks, Iris, Sage Business Cloud an advantage
-Strong Attention to Detail
-Excellent time management skills
-Exceptional communication skills with a good telephone manner
-Good written and technical Skills
-Strong prioritisation and organisation Skills
-Ability to handle confidential information
-Strong record keeping skills
-Studying towards AAT/ ACCA or ACA qualification

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

-Study package
-23 days holiday plus bank holidays
-Company Pension
-Close to transport links and shops
-37 hours per week Mon-Thurs 8.15 to 4.30 and Fri 8.15 to 4.00
-Comfortable and social environment

SUMMARY

If you are an ambitious and hungry Accounts Senior seeking your next adventure then we would like to hear from you today.

If you are ready for a fresh challenge with a wonderful, forward thinking, fast growing Accounting firm then please APPLY TODAY.

This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Dundee, Aberdeen and Worcester, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK..