Senior Accountant Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Are you an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for your next career move? An established accountancy practice is looking for a Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients, build strong client relationships and play an important role within a small, close-knit team.

What will you be doing? Managing a portfolio of OMB and SME clients. Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and returns. Supporting personal tax compliance and associated work. Preparing and submitting VAT returns and MTD submissions. Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing accountancy and tax advice.

Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation work. Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services. Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members. Working closely with Partners on more complex client matters. What are we looking for? ACA or ACCA qualified. Proven experience within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation. Experience managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.

Excellent client relationship and communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Sage 50. The ability to work independently, manage deadlines and support a small team. Why Consider This Opportunity? Senior-level responsibility and client ownership. A varied and interesting client portfolio. The opportunity to mentor and develop junior colleagues. A supportive, close-knit working environment. The chance to make a real contribution to an established practice.

Craft those all-important annual financial statements, making sure everything adds up just right Dive into account reconciliation with a keen eye for detail to ensure everything lines up perfectly Take the helm on strategic projects, guiding them from concept to completion Be the mastermind behind process optimization, always looking for smarter, faster ways to get things done Be the go-to person for external auditors, ensuring they have everything they need and more You've been around the accounting block and know the ins and outs of the ledger like the back of your hand You're proudly sporting your ACA or ACCA badge, showing you've got the skills to pay the bills