Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent and Experienced Accountant for a client located in Ilkley, West Yorkshire . Our client are seeking an experienced, qualified Accountant with tax knowledge and experience to take responsibility for a significant portfolio of client fees while playing a key leadership role within the practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys building client relationships, leading teams, driving operational improvements, and contributing to business growth.
Accountant Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
- Review and discuss financial statements and reports with clients, providing clear commercial insight.
- Prepare and maintain client profile summaries.
- Analyse financial information and recommend practical actions to improve business performance.
- Provide proactive advice on accounting, taxation, profitability, and business improvement opportunities.
- Negotiate engagement terms and service agreements where appropriate.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Identify and report potential money laundering risks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Accounts & Tax Review
- Review accounts, tax returns, and other work prepared by the accounts team to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- Assist the Head of Tax with technical tax matters and planning opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to team members on complex accounting and taxation issues.
Account Management
- Ensure timely and accurate billing, fee collection, and overall portfolio profitability.
- Work closely with the shared services team in India to monitor invoice production and client fee collection.
- Liaise directly with clients where necessary to resolve billing or payment matters.
- Review and standardise client engagement letters and service documentation.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop UK-based accounting staff while effectively managing the shared services team in India.
- Foster collaboration across all office locations to deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Monitor workloads, deadlines, and quality standards to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices across the practice.
- Support the management of office operations, IT systems, and security alongside senior leadership.
Business Development
- Support the Business Development Director in winning new business opportunities.
- Meet prospective clients to understand their requirements and prepare tailored proposals, with Director support where appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients through proactive relationship management.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.
Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD, professional training, industry publications, and networking.
- Keep informed of changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Accountant Applicants:
- ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
- Strong taxation knowledge and practical experience.
- Experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax work.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
- Previous team leadership or management experience.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
- High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and cloud-based accounting software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm based at our client's Ilkley office, however once settled into the role; there is flexibility to work from home when needed. Salary is neogtiable.
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