Accountant senior

Fancy joining a team of accountants who prioritise there employees and provide excellent service to clients? Want a role close to home with a real diverse mix of client exposure? Well look no further as this role of accounts manager/ accountant senior is just for you.

Client Details

Established in the early 1990s by two founding partners, this progressive accounting firm has grown steadily over three decades by providing comprehensive professional services with a personal approach.

• Chartered Certified Accountants: Fellows of relevant professional accounting association
• Tax Specialists: Members of the national taxation institute
• Registered Auditors: Authorised to perform company audits and specialised reports

Each client is assigned a dedicated Partner who takes personal responsibility for all work. All Partners have professional qualifications with extensive experience in solving commercial and financial issues for individuals and businesses.

The firm offers expertise across all major cloud accounting platforms, providing setup, training, and collaborative real-time support to help businesses work more efficiently.

Description

• Managing a portfolio of clients with varying business sizes and sectors
• Serving as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Preparing and reviewing annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Handling complex accounting issues and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and other regulatory filings
• Providing technical advice on accounting and tax matters
• Delegating and reviewing work completed by more junior staff
• Providing technical guidance and training to team members
• Conducting performance reviews for direct reports
• Managing client deadlines and workflow planning
• Implementing and maintaining internal control procedures
• Reviewing work to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Demonstrating proficiency with cloud accounting platforms (like those mentioned in their credentials)
• Advising clients on appropriate accounting software solutions
• Assisting with software implementation and training for clients
• Supporting partners with proposals and pitches to prospective clients
• Participating in networking events and business development activities

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant or QBE with 10-15 years practice experience (must bee AAT level 4)
• Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for SMEs
• Experience managing client relationships directly

• Proficient with cloud accounting platforms (particularly those the firm is accredited for)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially UK GAAP
• Solid tax compliance knowledge (personal, corporate, and VAT)
• Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing their work

• Excellent communication skills for client interactions and team management
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Self-motivated with good initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial awareness to identify client needs and opportunities
• Relationship-building skills to develop long-term client trust
• Mentoring capability to develop junior staff

Job Offer

Good salary and benefits

Access to local and larger companies

Development

Part of a team that cares.