Accounting Manager for Rapidly Growing SMEs

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sleek Full time

About Sleek

We make the back-office easy for micro SMEs through proprietary software and AI, with a focus on customer delight. This gives entrepreneurs time to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers.

Our team is at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and we are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. We're innovating in a highly lucrative space with a surging number of entrepreneurs globally.

We operate 3 business segments:

  1. Corporate Secretary: Automating company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign.
  2. Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining accounting, bookkeeping, tax and payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, generative AI tools and exceptional customer service.
  3. Business banking: Overcoming a key challenge for entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses.

Sleek has achieved >70% compound annual growth in revenue over the last 5 years. As a result, we've been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest-growing companies in Asia.

We have around 450 staff but think and act like a startup. Our team values humility and kindness, with zero tolerance for aggression or meanness. We strive to create and nurture a diverse and inclusive environment.

You'll work from home or remotely for up to a month each year. You can also work hybridly or onsite from our offices in Manchester or Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The role requires:

  • AAT, ACA, ICAEW or ACCA qualification or partial qualification with supplementary experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a client and cloud accountant or partially qualified with additional years of experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting, corporation tax compliance and VAT processes and regulations.
  • Proficiency in accounting software: QuickBooks, Xero, Excel etc.
  • Working knowledge of payroll and personal tax would be advantageous.

Your daily tasks will include:

  • Preparing and reviewing statutory annual accounts, reconciliations, external returns and claims for a large portfolio of SME clients.
  • Built new relationships and maintain existing relationships with clients.
  • Ensure financial records, systems and other internal controls are properly managed, maintained, controlled, reviewed and complied with.

This is an industry-competitive salary package (£50,000 - £60,000 per annum), plus a discretionary performance bonus. You'll also receive a healthcare allowance, pension scheme with employer contribution, paid sick leave and more.


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