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Senior Accountant
SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED
Employer posted: October 23, 2026. Source checked: October 24, 2026 8:37 pm. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.
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About this opportunity
Are you an experienced accountant, qualified or qualified by experience, looking for a role with less pressure and more flexibility, where your experience is valued and you can still make a real difference?
Our client, a growing nationwide accountancy practice, is looking for a Practice Manager/Senior Accountant to run its small, established office in Ilkley. They need an experienced accountant to manage a valued existing client base. The role is available full-time or part-time and hybrid.
Why this role stands out
- Balance and flexibility: full-time or part-time, in a role designed around experience rather than long hours
- A settled client base: look after established, valued clients and the relationships that matter to the firm
- Strong support behind you: accounts preparation is handled by the firm’s own team in India, so your focus is review, advice and client relationships
- The backing of a growing firm: the support and resources of a nationwide practice, with the feel of a small local office
- A lovely location in the heart of Ilkley
What you’ll be doing
- Reviewing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships under FRS 102 and FRS 105
- Reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns, self-assessment tax returns and partnership returns
- Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts, and making sure work meets accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements
- Meeting clients to present their year-end accounts, explain their tax position and give practical advice on profitability and business improvement
- Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting the firm’s Head of Tax on technical matters
- Overseeing work prepared by the firm’s accounts team in India, monitoring deadlines and quality
- Managing WIP, billing, fee collection and the profitability of the client portfolio
- Maintaining engagement letters and carrying out AML and client due diligence checks
- Managing the day-to-day running of the Ilkley office
What you’ll bring
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience with a strong background in practice
- Strong, practical tax knowledge and extensive experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns in practice
- 8 years + accountancy experience in practice
- A calm, organised approach and excellent client relationship skills
- Confidence with Excel and cloud-based accounting software
If you’re an experienced accountant looking for a respected role where your experience counts and your hours suit you, apply now for a confidential conversation with Savannah Search
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