Client Accounts Manager in Blackburn

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: BlackburnSalary: (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Tracey StrawHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: Email: new company A well-established independent accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team.The firm works with a broad mix of clients across a range of sectors, including engineering, and provides a full range of services covering accounts, audit, corporate and personal tax, VAT and advisory work. Accounts makes up the larger proportion of the workload, giving you the opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience across a varied client base.This appointment comes at an exciting time for the firm, with longer-term succession planning creating genuine opportunities for someone looking to develop and progress within a supportive independent practiceYour new role As an Accounts Senior, you will manage your own portfolio of predominantly limited companies alongside sole traders, partnerships and charities.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing statutory accounts for limited companiesPreparing accounts for sole traders and partnershipsCorporation tax compliancePersonal tax returns, including company directorsVAT returns and general VAT mattersManagement accountsSupporting clients with HMRC queriesAssisting with the implementation of relevant accounting standardsSupervising and supporting junior members of the teamBuilding strong relationships with your own portfolio of clientsSupporting the Audit Manager where requiredGetting involved in more specialist and advisory projects as your experience developsWhat you'll need to succeed You'll ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and be comfortable preparing year-end accounts for limited companies. A broad understanding of tax and VAT would be beneficial, alongside the confidence to deal directly with clients.The firm is particularly keen to find someone who wants to continue developing their technical knowledge while taking on greater responsibility for client relationships and junior staff.What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, established practice where you'll be given a genuinely varied workload and the chance to develop across accounts, tax, audit and advisory work.You'll benefit from your own client portfolio, direct exposure to the partners and the opportunity to progress as the practice moves through its next stage of succession and development.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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Tracey Straw