At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a portfolio of clients and provide high-quality accounting and tax services.
- Company: Established accountancy organisation with a focus on client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and great work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a well-established firm with fantastic career progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Significant accounts experience; ACA/ACCA qualified or exceptional experience considered.
Senior Accountant required to join an established accountancy organisation on a permanent, full-time basis. My client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of and manage a portfolio of owner managed businesses in a client facing role. As the Senior Accountant you will be providing high quality accounting and tax services, offering advice to clients and ensuring that their accountancy needs are met, alongside other duties below:
- Key responsibilities of the Client Manager:
- Ownership and management of a portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed companies
- Client facing role - being the main point of contact for these clients
- Accounts for clients - planning, reviewing and meeting and finalisation
- Advising and giving guidance to clients on their accounts and other related matters
- Remuneration planning
- Overview of VAT returns / management accounts
- Being the main contact for your clients in regards corporation tax and personal tax services and review of these returns
- Assisting in the training / support of trainees
- Supporting the directors with more technical tasks
Required skills and experience of the Client Manager:
- Significant accounts experience gained within an accountancy practice is essential
- Ideally qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA, although a finalist or exceptional qualified by experience accountant would be considered
- Excellent IT skills with experience of accounting software
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Be a proactive self-starter and also an effective team player with a strong customer focus, to effectively look after clients' needs
- A strong commercial approach
- Experienced in income and business taxation
- Ability to efficiently manage a portfolio of work in progress
- Confident, positive professional with a can-do attitude and attention to detail
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with unrivalled opportunities including:
- Great career progression opportunities
- Private medical insurance
- Great work-life balance
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Client Manager role, please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey at Sellick Partnership. We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Senior Accountant in Chester employer: Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and innovation within the fast-paced technology sector. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, employees benefit from 25 days of annual leave, exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, and the opportunity to shape the compliance function in a rapidly expanding business. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values inclusivity and encourages professional development.
