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Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£50,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for a Senior Accountant or Client Manager looking for a new challenge within a prestigious Accountancy firm.
  • The role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000 per annum and requires candidates to be ACCA/ACA qualified.
  • Candidates should have significant experience and be adept at using accountancy software, along with strong communication and advisory skills.
  • The successful candidate will manage a varied client portfolio, oversee junior staff, and support business development strategies.
  • This permanent, full-time role provides flexible working options and a defined path to partnership within the firm.

Are you a Senior Accountant keen to step into a management role? Or are you already at Client Manager level and looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm?

Our client, a prestigous Accountancy firm with an enviable portfolio of clients including land owners and Ultra HNW individuals is seeking an ambitious and qualified candidate to join them in a role that will offer partnership status.

Job Purpose

  • Manage a varied client portfolio, monitoring deadlines and budgets.
  • Preparation of year-end accounts.
  • Preparation of tax returns and computations.
  • Undertake PAYE and VAT work.
  • Finalises paperwork and file with HMRC.
  • Identify upselling opportunities.
  • Build trusted and long-lasting client relationships as their go-to advisor.
  • Manage junior staff, including workflow management, reviewing work, and providing training.
  • Support with bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, and supplier maintenance.
  • Preparation of management accounts.
  • Support the firm’s business development strategies, including networking and business generation.
  • Review processes and implement more efficient ways of service delivery.
  • Set an example as a hands-on and supportive Manager.

Employee Benefits

  • £50,000 to £70,000 pa
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • Flexible working options
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Positive and supportive company culture
  • Defined path to progression- Partnership.

The successful candidate

  • ACCA/ACA Qualified.
  • Qualified by impressive experience would also be considered
  • Adept at using accountancy software
  • Technically competent across the Microsoft suite
  • A can-do attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Highly organised and able to manage own workload effectively
  • Good communication and advisory skills
  • Confident working alongside senior management
  • Motivated and able to inspire others
  • Collaborative and creative
  • Strong business acumen

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