Senior Account Manager in City of Westminster

I am seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Account Manager (Accounting) for one of our clients. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation and review of accounts and tax returns, and providing strategic advisory services. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and lead a team of junior staff to deliver high-quality results.

• Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as the primary contact for all accounting and tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations in compliance with HMRC and Companies House deadlines.
• Provide clients with proactive advice on tax planning strategies, business structuring, and financial decision-making.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior accountants, ensuring professional development and maintaining high technical standards.
• Monitor workflow, budgets, and deadlines to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and profitably.
• Review the quality of work delivered to clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to firm-wide quality benchmarks.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling value-added services, contributing to client retention and business growth.
• Act as the escalation point for complex client queries, providing expert solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry changes, ensuring full compliance in client deliverables.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, networking events, and professional forums to enhance client relationships and promote services.

Qualifications:

• CA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or any other Accountant qualification with a minimum of 10 years of practice-based industry experience in the UK.
• Being a qualified accountant is a must-have.
• Having relevant experience in taxation is a mandate.
• Strong technical expertise in accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax.
• Proven track record of managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supervising junior staff.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm. Continuous professional development and training. A supportive and collaborative working environment.