At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse client portfolios and deliver excellent service while preparing financial accounts.
- Company: Respected independent accountancy practice with a focus on client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid working, and 31 days holiday.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and exposure to high-quality clients.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience with 5 years in accountancy.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Our client is a long-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing accountancy, tax, audit and business advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients across the North West. The firm prides itself on delivering practical, jargon-free advice and building long-term relationships with its clients while offering a supportive environment for professional development and career progression.
Role Overview
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and individuals across a range of sectors.
- Act as a key point of contact for client queries, delivering an excellent level of service and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing valuable financial insights to clients.
- Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning requirements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and filing requirements.
- Review work prepared by junior team members and provide support, guidance and mentoring.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems, processes and client service delivery.
- Utilise cloud accounting software and support clients with software-related queries and efficiencies.
Role Requirements
- ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
- Good understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.
- Experience managing client relationships and handling client queries independently.
- Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
- Proactive, client-focused approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and skillset.
- Choice of 35-hour or 37.5-hour working week, with salary reflecting hours worked.
- Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays, plus an additional birthday holiday.
- Hybrid working available (one day per week from home following probation).
- Flexible working hours available after successful completion of probation.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.
Accounts Senior in St Helens employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment
Our client is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises professional development and career progression. With a strong focus on building long-term client relationships, employees enjoy a varied and high-quality client portfolio, flexible working hours, and generous holiday allowances, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the North West.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
