Accounts Senior

Butler-Rose; St Helens; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Accounts Manager

Direct exposure to Directors

Diverse client portfolio

Friendly independent practice

Long-term career development

Job summary

Butler-Rose in St Helens is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified (or part-qualified/QBE) Accounts Senior with around 7 years UK practice experience to join a growing independent firm.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of owner-managed, SME and not-for-profit clients, preparing year-end accounts and management accounts, with the potential to progress to Accounts Manager as the practice grows.

Salary up to £42,000 on experience, plus benefits and strong client exposure with Directors.

Qualifications

• Around 7 years UK accountancy practice experience.
• ACA/ACCA qualification, part-qualification or QBE status.
• Strong statutory and year-end accounts experience.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience with Xero and Sage; IRIS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for client portfolios.
• Prepare management accounts and assist with budgeting where required.
• Attend client meetings and provide practical accounting advice.
• Support clients with cloud accounting, including MTD transitions.
• Undertake some bookkeeping where required and collaborate with the tax team.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationships

Portfolio management

Audit experience (bonus)

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Part-qualification or QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Accounts Senior (263423309) St. Helens, England

Salary: GBP38000 - GBP42000 per annum + PLUS BENEFITS

Looking for more than just your next Accounts Senior role?

If you'rean experienced Accounts Senior who has built a strong foundation in practice and are now looking for more responsibility, greater client exposure and a genuine route into management, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.

An established independent accountancy practice in St Helens is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or QBE accountant with around 7 years UK practice experience to join its growing team.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and not-for-profit organisations, working closely with clients and Directors rather than simply processing accounts behind the scenes.

And importantly, there is a genuine opportunity to progress to Accounts Manager as the practice continues to grow.

What could your next step look like?

You’ll take ownership of your own portfolio, preparing predominantly year-end and statutory accounts, alongside around 20% management accounts.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Build and develop strong, long-term client relationships
• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts
• Prepare management accounts
• Attend client meetings and provide practical accounting advice
• Support clients with cloud accounting, including desktop-to-cloud transitions and MTD
• Undertake some bookkeeping where required
• Work closely with the wider accounts and bookkeeping team
• Liaise with the tax team, who handle corporation and personal tax for higher-value clients

If you have audit experience, that'sa bonus. The practice has a small audit team and would welcome someone who can provide occasional support during particularly busy periods, although audit is not a core requirement of the role.

A practice where you can make an impact

You’ll be joining an established independent practice of around 28 staff and four Directors, with approximately 10 people across the accounts and bookkeeping function.

The firm works predominantly with owner-managed and SME businesses, providing a personal and proactive service rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

You'll have direct access to the Directors, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, strengthen your client relationships and play a bigger part in the development of the practice.

For someone who wants to progress, this is particularly important. The successful candidate will report directly to the Directors, with clear potential to progress to Accounts Manager for the right person.

Are you the right fit?

You’ll ideally have:

• Around 7 years UK accountancy practice experience
• ACA/ACCA qualification, part-qualification or QBE status
• Strong statutory and year-end accounts experience
• Experience managing your own client portfolio
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Experience with Xero and Sage
• IRIS experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided

Whats in it for you?

• Salary up to £42,000, depending on experience
• Genuine progression to Accounts Manager
• Direct exposure to Directors
• Your own varied portfolio of owner-managed and SME clients
• Friendly and personable independent practice environment
• The opportunity to build a long-term career rather than simply move into another Accounts Senior position