Audit & Accounts Assistant

Audit and Accounts Assistant | Independent Firm of Chartered Accountants | Leeds

Are you an ambitious and driven accounts professional with early practice experience looking to accelerate your career with a leading, long-established firm in Leeds? Do you want to work with a diverse client portfolio spanning SMEs to international businesses while receiving full study support, structured mentorship, and genuine career progression? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving, collaborative team offering remote working opportunities and a supportive work culture.

About the Firm

This established independent firm of Chartered Accountants specialises in delivering comprehensive audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services to private clients, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses across the UK and Europe. With a proud history dating back to 1937 and a talented team of over 30 professionals based in Leeds, the practice prides itself on fostering a friendly, social, and supportive workplace culture where internal promotion and continuous professional development are actively championed.

Responsibilities

As an Audit and Accounts Assistant you will:

Undertake statutory audit assignments as part of a collaborative, wider audit team.
Prepare year-end statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105 alongside drafting corporation tax computations.
Get involved with occasional ad-hoc advisory work, including business valuations, tax planning, and due diligence assignments.
Assist clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks.
Provide proactive support and advice to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and corporate clients.

What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary of £15,000 to £29,000 per annum depending on experience.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
Full professional study support package.
Comprehensive health benefits plan.
Remote working opportunities.
Free on-site parking close to Horsforth train station.

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