Senior Accountant / Accounts Team Manager

Overview

We are a long\-established, family\-friendly firm with a low staff turnover. Our clients, many of whom have been with us for a significant period of time, benefit from a personal approach and regular contact with our staff as we support them in growing their businesses.

As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Team Manager to join our accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a varied and rewarding role with significant client responsibility, whilst helping to develop and support the next generation of accounting professionals within the firm.

We have a varied customer base throughout the UK, from owner\-managed businesses and family companies to more complex corporate groups. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering high\-quality accounting and taxation services, and ensuring the efficient operation of the accounts team.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with experience gained within a professional practice environment. You will be comfortable managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion, and providing guidance and support to more junior team members.

You will enjoy building strong client relationships and taking a proactive approach to helping clients meet their financial and business objectives. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their career within a growing firm.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a broad range of sectors.


• Preparation and review of year\-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and group structures.


• Preparation and review of management accounts and other forms of financial reporting.


• Preparation and review of corporation tax computations and returns.


• Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients.


• Identifying opportunities to add value to clients through advisory and support services.


• Managing workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of assignments to ensure a consistently high standard of client service.


• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the accounts team.


• Reviewing work prepared by trainees and junior staff, providing constructive feedback and technical support.


• Supporting the directors with more complex accounting, tax and advisory matters.


• Keeping up to date with developments in accounting standards, taxation and professional regulations.

• Previous experience working within a practice environment.


• Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of clients.


• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation for owner\-managed businesses.


• Demonstrable experience of reviewing the work of junior staff and of providing training, support and mentoring.


• Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting platforms, including Xero and/or Quickbooks Online.


• Excellent IT skills, including the Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel.


• Strong organisational and personal time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in dealing directly with clients and other professional advisers.


• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to a consistently high standard.

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary package, reflecting their skills and experience.

In addition:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.


• Enhanced company pension contribution, after 5 years’ service.


• Private healthcare (subject to a minimum period of service).


• Ongoing professional development and technical training.


• Opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious practice.

• Do you have experience of managing a team?


• Do you have experience of both preparing and reviewing accounts?


• Are you a qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or similar)?

• practice: 5 years (preferred)

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