Job Description
Senior Accountant
Ripon, North Yorks
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established independent practices, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a highly regarded and well-established accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality client service and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for progression and development.
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the preparation and review of larger and more complex accounts assignments, working closely with senior leadership and directly supporting a varied portfolio of clients.
This role will focus primarily on limited company accounts preparation, requiring strong technical expertise across UK financial reporting standards, alongside exposure to management accounts, tax computations, and regular client interaction.
You will work closely with Directors and Associate Directors on client assignments, supporting both the delivery of technical work and wider client relationship management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking to take ownership of more technically complex work within a progressive and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare larger and more complex statutory accounts assignments, primarily for limited companies
Prepare some partnership and sole trader accounts as required
Prepare corporation tax and trading tax computations
Support the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly management accounts
Provide financial analysis and feedback to clients on reporting and systems
Communicate directly with senior client stakeholders, business owners, and management teams
Work closely with Directors and Associate Directors on ongoing client assignments
Ensure all work is delivered accurately and in line with current reporting standards
Support junior team members where required, including technical guidance and training
Utilise accounting software to prepare and finalise accounts assignments
About You
ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with strong UK practice experience
Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 and FRS105
Good knowledge of corporation tax and general business taxation
Technically confident in preparing accounts using practice software (IRIS experience desirable but not essential)
Comfortable communicating directly with senior client contacts
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
Experience preparing management accounts would be advantageous
An understanding of, or interest in, farming and agricultural businesses would be beneficial
Proactive, organised, and collaborative in approach
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting assignments
Exposure to direct client interaction and relationship management
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Career development opportunities within a growing practice
Full-time role with flexibility for hybrid working for the right candidate
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion.
