Accountant in Practice

Brandfixx Ltd.; Selby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Easy low-stress commute

Career enhancement opportunity

31 days holiday

Office-based with hybrid work

Medical & dental insurance

Sick pay enhanced

Maternity/paternity scheme

Job summary

Abacus Accountancy in Goole/Selby/Howden area seeks a Senior Accountant in Practice & Team Leader to guide a growing SME-focused client base. You will own key accounts, ensure quality, manage workflow and mentor staff. Hybrid options apply; a full-time role with an easy commute is highlighted.

You should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA or equivalent, with experience leading a team in practice and strong Xero skills. Drive growth while maintaining compliance and service excellence.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA or equivalent experience of preparing statutory accounts & tax returns in practice.
• Experience of managing a team in a practice would be advantageous.
• Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Own key account clients.
• Ensuring Quality: Being the ultimate checker for all client deliverables, making sure they're accurate and compliant.
• Managing Workflow: Keeping the team on track to hit all deadlines and handling any resource challenges.
• Nurturing Client Relationships: Being a main contact for clients, keeping them happy, and spotting chances to offer more services.
• Improving Processes: Constantly looking for ways to make the team's work more efficient and compliant, especially with new regulations like MTD.
• Developing the Team: Mentoring, training, and supporting the growth of your team members.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Supervisory skills

Deadline management

Client relationships

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Senior Accountant in Practice & Team Leader

F/TAre you an Experienced Accountant who would like to get the recognition, support, rewards and growth path that you deserve?Are you ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA, or have the equivalent experience of statutory accounts & tax returns in Practice?Are you ambitious and looking to progress your career with a new challenge?Are you someone who is curious and willing to think outside the box?Do you want help Business Owners develop their business as well, with accountancy and numbers at the centre of your advice to them.Do you want a pleasant, easy, commute when driving to the office and avoid the city queues. Abacus Accountancy is an established business in the Goole/Selby/Howden area who offer pro-active business growth support services as well the usual accountancy services for SME businesses nationwide, and you will be an important cog in their growth plan.We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Accountant that wants to lead a team in this growing, family-friendly company.

Salary & Hours

Full Time. £35K - £46,000 per annum subject to Experience & QualificationsMon – Fri 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

What’s in it for you - Benefits

• Easy low-stress commute to & from the office
• Career enhancement opportunity
• 31 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Office- based, occasional hybrid working
• Medical & dental insurance
• Sick pay enhanced scheme
• Maternity/paternity scheme

Responsibilities include

• Own key account clients
• Ensuring Quality: Being the ultimate checker for all client deliverables, making sure they're accurate and compliant.
• Managing Workflow: Keeping the team on track to hit all deadlines and handling any resource challenges.
• Nurturing Client Relationships: Being a main contact for clients, keeping them happy, and spotting chances to offer more services.
• Improving Processes: Constantly looking for ways to make the team's work more efficient and compliant, especially with new regulations like MTD.
• Developing the Team: Mentoring, training, and supporting the growth of your team members.

Results Expected

• All team members to achieve their minimum performance requirement
• Hit team performance targets
• Generate new business

Qualifications and Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA or equivalent experience of preparing statutory accounts & tax returns in practice
• Plus, experience of managing a team in a practice would be advantageous
• Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• People management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Expert Xero skills
• Ability to adapt to future software developments

I will meet these Standards

• Response time to all queries or enquiries is 24 hours
• Weekly KPIs to be kept up to date by Monday of week following
• Relaxed professional dress code
• To uphold the vision mission & culture of the business

In Summary

If you want to join a well-established, forward thinking, technology-driven business with a great reputation and ambitious goals, and be a major cog in its future growth, then this is the role for you!Our selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who we know will be successful and have a great career with us.