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This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll work directly with Partners while managing your own diverse portfolio of clients and developing a talented team of professionals.
Client Details
This Accountancy practice is one of the North East's leading independent firms of chartered accountants, tax and business advisors. With a rich heritage spanning over 100 years and a forward-thinking approach, they provide exceptional service to a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses to large corporates across multiple sectors.
Description
- Manage a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors, serving as their primary point of contact for accounting and business advisory services
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reports for SMEs and larger corporate clients
- Lead client meetings, identify business improvement opportunities, and provide strategic financial advice
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, overseeing workflow and ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Contribute to practice development through identifying new service opportunities and supporting business development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures
- Work closely with Partners on complex client matters and special projects
Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable experience at Manager level within a practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
- Team leadership experience with proven ability to develop others
- Commercial awareness and the ability to provide value-added advice to clients
- Experience with accounting software packages including Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Job Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications (£55,000-£65,000)
- Clear pathway to Director/Partner level for ambitious candidates
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working options with flexible hours
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and wellbeing support
- Structured CPD and professional development programme
- Regular social events and team activities
- Life Insurance and private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Free parking
