Accounting Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Interim assignment

Extension potential

Local practice experience

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Client Manager for an interim contract with a well-established West Yorkshire accountancy practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, acting as the primary contact for accounting and taxation matters while coordinating with Partners and senior stakeholders.

You will lead and review a team of accountants, prepare statutory and management accounts, oversee tax returns, and support junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 15 years' recent experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Proven experience managing client portfolios and relationships.
• Strong technical accounts preparation skills across Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, LLPs.
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of other accountants.
• Good knowledge of company and personal taxation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Acting as the primary contact for clients on accounting and taxation matters.
• Liaising with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of a team of accountants.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Reviewing company and personal tax returns.
• Supporting the training and development of junior staff.
• Undertaking client meetings and site visits as required.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring high standards of client service.
• Assisting with workflow management and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Client portfolio management

UK tax knowledge

Accounts review

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Client Manager (Interim Contract)

Location: West Yorkshire
Rate: £350+ per day DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract
Working Pattern: Office Based, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and respected independent accountancy practice based in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to provide interim support during a period of increased workload and business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced practice professional who can quickly integrate into an established team, take ownership of a client portfolio, support junior team members, and work closely with the firm's senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on accounting and taxation matters
• Liaising directly with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Supervising and reviewing the work of a team of accountants
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Reviewing company and personal tax returns
• Supporting the training and development of junior staff
• Undertaking client meetings and site visits where required
• Managing deadlines and ensuring high standards of client service
• Assisting with workflow management and ad-hoc projects

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• A minimum of 15 years' recent experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience managing client portfolios and relationships
• Strong technical accounts preparation skills across:
  • Limited Companies
  • Sole Traders
  • Partnerships
  • LLPs
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of other accountants
• Good knowledge of company and personal taxation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Experience using accountancy software such as CCH, Sage and Xero
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

What's On Offer

• Competitive day rate of £350+ per day depending on experience
• Immediate start available
• Full-time interim assignment
• Opportunity to work closely with a respected local practice
• Potential for assignment extension subject to business requirements

If you are an experienced Senior Client Manager with a strong background in UK accountancy practice and are available for an interim assignment, we would be pleased to hear from you.