Senior Practice Accountant

About the role

Parkside Office Professional is looking for an experienced Senior Practice Accountant to join its growing Leeds office. You will own a varied client portfolio, work closely with directors, and mentor junior staff while delivering high‑quality accounting and tax services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME, limited company, sole trader and partnership clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with UK accounting standards.
• Prepare corporation tax computations, returns and personal tax returns.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns and liaise directly with clients on accounting, taxation and business matters.
• Assist clients with cloud accounting software and process improvements.
• Provide management accounts and financial reporting where required.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Practice‑trained accountant with solid UK accounting and taxation knowledge.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified (or part‑qualified).
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client base.
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and personal tax.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Required skills

• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• SAP
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Cloud‑based accounting platforms
• Digital bookkeeping solutions

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£35,000‑£50,000 depending on experience).
• Stable, growing practice with a varied client portfolio.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• On‑site parking and standard office hours (09:00‑17:00, Monday‑Friday).