At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and oversee junior accountants while delivering high-quality accounting services.
- Company: A growing independent accountancy practice in Teesside with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working, and 27 days annual leave.
- Other info: Genuine opportunities for career progression in a friendly, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on client success and team development.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent experience with strong accounting knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Job Description
Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice in Teesside as they look to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional who is looking to take on a broad and varied role, combining technical accounting responsibilities with client management, staff development and involvement in the continued growth of a successful business.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding service to a diverse portfolio of clients while helping to support and develop junior members of the team.
Your new role
As a Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for managing client relationships, reviewing work produced by junior colleagues and ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and advisory services.
Key duties will include
- Preparation and review of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
- Preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
- Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted point of contact.
- Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching, guidance and support.
- Supporting workflow management and helping to ensure client deadlines are met.
- Assisting with client onboarding and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting wider business development activities and contributing to future growth.
- What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will ideally have
- ACA, ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong technical accounting and tax compliance knowledge.
- Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring more junior colleagues.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books or similar.
- What you'll get in return
What's in it for You?
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Free on-site parking.
- Genuine opportunities for progression into a more senior leadership position.
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
- What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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