Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager

Reference: 26393_1788251787

Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager
Leeds
Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose is assisting a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Leeds with the recruitment of a Senior Accountant.

The firm provides a full range of accounting, audit and tax services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses across Yorkshire.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to build strong, long-term client relationships within a collaborative, one-team culture, with genuine autonomy and a strong focus on professional development.

Role Requirements -

  • Statutory & Management Accounts: Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
  • Client Relationship Management: Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building relationships, and visiting client premises to provide accounting support.
  • Technical Advisory: Assisting with tax compliance and advisory, such as reviewing corporation tax returns and conducting capital allowance reviews.
  • Team Support & Mentoring: Assisting with the development of junior team members and working closely with Managers and Partners.
  • Software Utilization: Utilizing technology and software, including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE.

Personal Requirements -

  • Qualified ACA or ACCA (or exam finalist).
  • At least five years of accounting experience, ideally within a practice environment.
  • Experience in working with UK owner-managed and family businesses.
  • Strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Employee Benefits-

  • Flexible working patterns
  • A supportive, inclusive working environment
  • A team culture - you'll never feel isolated
  • Career progression opportunities in a respected and growing independent firm
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including; Discretionary bonuses
  • Competitive holiday allowance increasing with years of service
  • Staff Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private medical insurance for Management level

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

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This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000.00 - GBP50000.00 per annum
Added 01/09/2026
Reference: 26393_1788251787

Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager

Leeds, England, United Kingdom Permanent Audit, Tax & GP

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