Senior Accountant in Warrington

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This is a fantastic role for an ambitions senior accountant looking for a senior role in a forward thinking accountancy practice.

Brabner Fox is partnering with a growing Accountancy firm based in Cheshire looking for a Senior Accountant.

I’m looking for a client driven operator with extensive experience in accounting for SMEs, excellent managerial skills, a strong understanding of business operations, and digital fluency. This is a hands on role with client facing accounting work for a portfolio of clients. As this exciting business continues to grow so will your role and responsibilities.

This is a Hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities and involvements

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
• Taking over an existing client book and managing new client onboarding
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures, harnessing technology solutions where relevant
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
• Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and enhancing existing service offerings
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, including resource allocation, workflow management, and performance evaluation
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Digitally fluent with different accountancy software’s i.e. FreeAgent & Xero, but also practice management software (Engager)
• Liaising regularly with clients over phone and email
• Maintaining client relationships for retention and referrals
• Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Key Skills, Experiences and Attitudes

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for an Accountancy Practice with 1 years portfolio management
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing accounts to FRS 102 1A
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior staff
• Fully up to date with applicable laws, legislation & regulations
• Complaint handling and resolution
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client service

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Package and Benefits

• c£55k + annual bonus – with planned growth and progression plan forwards
• 25 days holiday that increases to 29 days
• Pension
• Free Parking

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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Warrington, England, United Kingdom