Are you looking for a new challenge in a Corporate Tax role?

Join our growing tax team… 

Our specialist team benefit from exposure across a range of corporate tax areas with opportunity for compliance and advisory work with a varied client base across a range of sectors and sizes, building ongoing client relationships along the way. 

Based at Leeds 15, Thorpe Park, with a legacy spanning over three decades, Kirk Newsholme are one of the region’s few truly independent firms of Chartered Accountants, offering something rare in today’s market: the personal touch of a small firm with the technical depth and expertise of a much larger practice.

We’re not bound by corporate red tape or layers of hierarchy which allows us to focus on what truly matters – our clients and our people.  We offer the freedom to innovate and the ability to be flexible in decision-making, creating a culture that celebrates personal contribution.

Join a firm where your voice is heard and your career path is your own. 

If no current Corporate Tax vacancies are listed here, we would still be interested to speak to those who have a solid background in corporate tax and are interested in working for our thriving and dynamic team.

Please contact amy.carter@kirknewsholme.live for an informal chat about potential opportunities.

Find out more about working for KN: https://www.kirknewsholme.live/careers/

Due to the continued growth of our firm, we have an exciting opportunity for an accountant with at least two years external audit experience to join our thriving audit team in our dynamic, forward thinking accountancy practice based at Thorpe Park, Leeds.

This role is as an Audit Senior leading “on-site” audit fieldwork at clients’ premises, liaising with clients’ senior management and managing the audit team onsite. You will report to one of our Audit Managers or direct to a Partner, taking responsibility for the completion of audit files and the drafting of audited financial statements.

Requirements:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA (or exam finalist) with at least two years external audit experience. Ideally this experience will predominantly be of auditing UK owner managed and family businesses who report under FRS102;
• At least twelve months experience of leading “on-site” audit assignments and reporting to audit managers and partners;
• Strong accounts experience;
• Excellent communicator who needs to be able to work as part of a growing team, dealing with clients and other team members with a variety of experience alike;
• Full UK driving licence and car; and
• Good excel skills are a must, and experience with ProAudit, IRIS and SAGE would be preferable.

Kirk Newsholme are a Leeds based, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors established over 30 years ago – we are currently a team of 60+ staff members and operate from a single office at Thorpe Park (LS15). We provide a full range of accounting, audit and tax services to an enviable client base dominated by owner managed and family businesses, predominantly across the Yorkshire region.

We pride ourselves on being of a size where we can offer a full and diverse range of services whilst still maintaining exceptional levels of client service and a focus on staff development.

In summary we can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a fantastic client base to build ongoing relationships;
• No hierarchy system like many large national firms. We work with a ‘one-team’ approach and have complete autonomy without the outside influences of a head office;
• Flexible working patterns;
• A supportive, inclusive working environment;
• A team culture – you’ll never feel isolated;
• Fantastic opportunity for career progression in a respected and growing independent firm; and
• Competitive salary and benefits package including;
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Competitive holiday allowance increasing with years of service
  • Staff Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private medical insurance for Management level

Please apply to amy.carter@kirknewsholme.live  with CV and covering letter.

Role: Senior Accountant (Business Services)
Location: Thorpe Parke, Leeds (LS15)
Company Type: Independent Firm of Chartered Accountants

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory & Management Accounts: Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Client Relationship Management: Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building relationships, and visiting client premises to provide accounting support.
• Technical Advisory: Assisting with tax compliance and advisory, such as reviewing corporation tax returns and conducting capital allowance reviews.
• Team Support & Mentoring: Assisting with the development of the junior team members and working closely with Managers and Partners.
• Software Utilization: Utilizing technology and software, including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero, and SAGE.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certification: Qualified ACA or ACCA (or exam finalist).
• Experience: At least five years of accounting experience, ideally within a practice environment.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in working with UK owner-managed and family businesses.
• Skills: Strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

About Kirk Newsholme

Kirk Newsholme are a Leeds based, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors established over 30 years ago – we are currently a team of 60+ staff members and operate from a single office at Thorpe Park (LS15). We provide a full range of accounting, audit and tax services to an enviable client base dominated by owner managed and family businesses, predominantly across the Yorkshire region.
We pride ourselves on being of a size where we can offer a full and diverse range of services whilst still maintaining exceptional levels of client service and a focus on staff development.

Why Join Kirk Newsholme?

In summary we can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a fantastic client base to build ongoing relationships;
• No hierarchy system like many large national firms. We work with a ‘one-team’ approach and have complete autonomy without the outside influences of a head office;
• Flexible working patterns;
• A supportive, inclusive working environment;
• A team culture – you’ll never feel isolated;
• Fantastic opportunity for career progression in a respected and growing independent firm; and
• Competitive salary and benefits package including;
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Competitive holiday allowance increasing with years of service
  • Staff Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private medical insurance for Management level

Please apply to amy.carter@kirknewsholme.live with CV and covering letter.