Accounts Senior

BPA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accountancy practice in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to manage their own client portfolio. The ideal candidate will oversee workflow, review colleagues' work, and deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include building client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role offers an opportunity for professional development and increased client interaction while enhancing technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Semi-Senior or Accounts Senior in an accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage and develop client portfolios.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients, ensuring high service standards.
• Review accounts and VAT work for accuracy.
• Provide proactive business advice and tailored solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Accountancy compliance

Mentoring

Job description

BPA Recruitment are acting on behalf of a number of well recognised, Leicester based Accountants.

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a growing regional office within a forward-thinking accountancy practice. This role is ideal for someone currently working at Semi-Senior or Accounts Senior level who is ready to progress into managing their own client portfolio.

As an Accounts Senior, you will take responsibility for developing strong client relationships, overseeing workflow, reviewing work prepared by colleagues, and delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting for a broad range of SME clients. The position offers the opportunity to step into a more client-facing and advisory-focused capacity while continuing to build your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients, ensuring a high standard of service and advice
• Review accounts and VAT work prepared by the team to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide proactive business advice and tailored solutions to clients
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm
• Support, mentor, and guide junior team members
• Ensure all work aligns with statutory, ethical, and professional standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement, technology adopt...