Senior Accountant / Senior Account Manager

This is a full\-time, role\-based at either our Luton or Kettering office. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of clients, manage end\-to\-end accounting processes, and ensure full compliance with financial regulations — while also taking a leading role in the growth of our management accounting offering.

This is not a role for someone looking to stand still. We are building something, and we want this person at the centre of it.

Key Responsibilities

Client Portfolio \& Compliance

• Oversee and manage a varied client portfolio, acting as the primary point of contact for senior\-level relationships


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


• Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns (CT600\) and self\-assessment tax returns


• Management of VAT returns across multiple clients with full MTD compliance


• Ensure clients remain fully compliant with all relevant financial regulations and HMRC obligations

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a consistently high standard


• Producing detailed budgets and forecasts aligned with each client's business goals


• Variance analysis, KPI tracking, and clear narrative commentary for management and board\-level reporting


• Cash flow modelling, financial projections, and scenario planning to support client strategic decision\-making

• Go beyond the numbers — provide clients with meaningful financial insight and advice that supports their growth


• Prepare detailed budget plans and financial strategies tailored to individual business needs


• Present and communicate financial data clearly to non\-finance business owners and stakeholders

• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior and semi\-senior team members


• Take ownership of the management accounts service line as it grows, with a clear pathway to leading the division


• Contribute to workflow planning, capacity management, and continuous process improvement


• Support business development — identifying opportunities to expand service offerings and deepen client value


• Work closely with the Directors and Partners to evolve the practice structure toward a Practice Manager model

Essential

• Minimum 7 years' experience working within an accountancy practice — this is a firm requirement


• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or qualified by substantial demonstrable experience at senior level)


• Extensive, hands\-on experience in management accounts — including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly reporting packs


• Strong technical grounding in year\-end statutory accounts preparation and review


• Proven competency across corporation tax, self\-assessment, and VAT


• Confident communicator with the ability to deliver financial insight and strategic advice to clients at all levels


• Proven experience building and managing strong, long\-term client relationships

• Practice experience across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple industries and business sizes


• Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, or CCH


• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior members of an accounts team


• Familiarity with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and implementation


• Commercial awareness and a genuine appetite for growing and leading a service division

• A clear, supported progression pathway to Practice Manager as our management accounts division grows


• The opportunity to lead and shape a developing division within a forward\-thinking, ambitious practice


• Competitive salary, reviewed in line with progression and contribution


• A collaborative team environment with strong, accessible Partner and Director support


• Flexible location — based at either our Luton or Kettering office


• Ongoing CPD support and professional development funding


• The chance to be part of a firm where your strategic input genuinely matters

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to hr@lmjgroup.co.uk

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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