At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse client portfolios and lead a team of junior accountants.
- Company: Reputable accountancy practice in Brecon with a strong local presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a supportive and professional environment.
- Why this job: Take on a key leadership role and make a real impact in a growing practice.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in accountancy practice and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Brecon seeking an experienced Practice Manager / Senior Accountant to join its growing team. With a strong local reputation and a loyal portfolio of clients ranging from sole traders and SMEs to limited companies, this firm offers a varied and rewarding role for an individual looking to take on a key leadership position within a successful practice.
Your new role involves overseeing a diverse client portfolio while supporting the Partners with the day-to-day management of the practice. This is a hands-on role combining client-facing responsibilities, technical accounting expertise and team leadership.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, sole traders and limited companies
- Reviewing accounts, tax returns and management accounts prepared by junior team members
- Preparing statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards
- Advising clients on accounting, tax and business matters
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting the development and mentoring of junior accountants
- Managing workflow, deadlines and resource planning across the practice
- Assisting with practice growth initiatives and identifying opportunities within the client base
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and professional standards
What you'll need to succeed:
- ACA or ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience within practice)
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax
- Experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff
- Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- A commercial and proactive approach to client service
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be advantageous
What you'll get in return:
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- Standard company benefits package
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- On-site parking
- Genuine opportunity to progress within a growing and respected accountancy practice
- Varied client portfolio and exposure to a wide range of industries
- Supportive and professional working environment
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