Accounts Senior - Monmouthshire

Michael Page; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Client Manager

Direct exposure to Directors

Develop own client portfolio

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Accounts Senior in Newport to manage a varied client portfolio including small companies, sole traders and partnerships. You will deliver hands-on accounts and tax work while developing client management capabilities.

Working with Directors, you’ll gain exposure to problem solving, portfolio management and client relationships, with a path toward Client Manager over a few years.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Income Tax returns.
• Assist with bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation queries.
• Build strong relationships with a varied client portfolio.
• Work closely with Directors and wider team.
• Manage workload around client deadlines and filing deadlines.
• Deliver a professional and personal service to clients.
• Progress towards Client Manager over the coming years.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

Tax compliance

Client communication

Attention to detail

Portfolio management ambition

Proactive approach

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

As an Accounts Senior in Newport within the professional services industry, you'll be handling a variety of accounting tasks to ensure smooth financial operations for clients. This role is all about supporting the team, working closely with directors, and helping clients manage their financial requirements effectively.

Client Details

Our client is an established independent accountancy practice based in Cwmbran, supporting businesses across Wales and the South West. The firm has a particular passion for working with small businesses and combines professional accountancy expertise with a highly personal approach to client service.

The practice combines traditional client relationships with modern cloud accounting technology and works with platforms including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. This creates an excellent environment for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys getting to know their clients and wants to develop beyond pure accounts preparation into broader client management responsibilities

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior who is ready to take the next step within accountancy practice.

You will join a friendly and established team, working with a varied portfolio including small limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. The position offers plenty of hands-on accounts and tax work while providing the opportunity to develop your client management capabilities.

Importantly, this is not intended to be a static Accounts Senior position. The firm is looking for somebody with the ambition and capability to progress towards Client Manager over the next few years.

Working closely with the firm's Directors, you will initially provide support across an established client portfolio while gaining greater exposure to client relationships, problem solving and portfolio management. As your experience develops, the intention is for you to take increasing ownership and ultimately manage a portfolio of your own.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparing Corporation Tax and Income Tax returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation queries
• Building strong working relationships with a varied portfolio of clients
• Working closely with the Directors and wider team
• Managing your workload effectively around client and filing deadlines
• Delivering a professional and personal service to clients
• Gradually developing your portfolio and client management responsibilities

Profile

This opportunity would suit an experienced accountancy practice professional with a strong grounding in accounts preparation and tax compliance.

You may already be working as an Accounts Senior or in a similar general practice position and be looking for a firm where there is genuine scope to progress.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts preparation experience
• Experience working with limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping and tax compliance
• The confidence to communicate directly with clients
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and professional approach to your work
• The ambition to develop towards Client Manager level

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications would be welcomed, although the firm is flexible. Fully qualified, part-qualified, almost-qualified and experienced QBE candidates will all be considered.

Above all, practical accountancy practice experience, technical capability and the desire to progress are the priorities.

Job Offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Genuine progression towards Client Manager
• Direct exposure to and support from the firm's Directors
• Opportunity to develop your own client portfolio over time
• Varied client base across small businesses, sole traders and partnerships
• Broad exposure across accounts, bookkeeping and taxation
• Experience within a modern, independent accountancy practice
• Opportunity to work with cloud accounting platforms including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
• Supportive environment in which to continue developing technical and client-facing skill

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.