Client Accounting Services Senior Advisor

TC Group; Stanley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home after probation - 80:20

Birthday day off

Car parking

Pension scheme

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Social events

Employee benefits portal access

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Bonus

Regular training and development

Job summary

TC Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CAS Senior Advisor to join our Stanley office. You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality management accounting, financial reporting and business advisory services, acting as a trusted advisor for informed decision-making.

The role involves leading cloud accounting implementations, reviewing work by Advisors and Apprentices, and coaching junior team members, with occasional days at Ferryhill.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience with at least 5 years' accountancy experience.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, financial analysis and VAT/payroll controls.
• Experienced in implementing, migrating and optimising cloud accounting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as trusted advisor and primary contact.
• Lead preparation and review of management accounts with accurate reporting.
• Deliver variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning.
• Oversee workflows and review junior staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead implementation and optimisation of cloud-based accounting systems.
• Build client relationships and promote additional services where appropriate.
• Support resource planning and billing management for departmental projects.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and high quality standards.
• Keep up to date with professional development and industry awareness.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Cloud accounting

Client relations

Education

ACCA/ACA part-qualified or by experience

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Salary

£38,000 - £48,000 depending on experience

Hours

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working after probationary period

Holiday

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days)

About the CAS Senior Advisor role

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

We're looking for an experienced CAS Senior Advisor to join our Stanley office.

As a CAS Senior Advisor, you will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality management accounting, financial reporting and business advisory services. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide valuable financial insights to support business growth and decision-making, while overseeing junior team members and helping clients maximise the benefits of cloud accounting solutions. The role is primarily based at our Stanley office, with occasional working days from our Ferryhill office.

Key Responsibilities of a CAS Senior Advisor will include:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Lead the preparation and review of management accounts, providing accurate reporting and actionable financial insights.
• Deliver variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning to support business performance and decision-making.
• Oversee client workflows and review work completed by Advisors and Apprentices, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Lead the implementation, migration and optimisation of cloud-based accounting systems and processes.
• Build strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and promote additional services where appropriate.
• Support resource planning, billing management and departmental projects to drive operational efficiency.
• Coach and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards and internal procedures.
• Keep technical knowledge up to date through continuous professional development and industry awareness.

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience, with at least 5 years' accountancy experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, financial analysis, VAT compliance, payroll and internal controls.
• Experienced in the implementation, optimisation and migration of cloud accounting software and digital finance solutions.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities, provide value-added advice and build trusted client relationships.
• Proven ability to analyse financial information, improve processes and support clients in making informed business decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, developing and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work closely with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and accountable, with strong project management, decision-making and resource planning capabilities.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle.

Full benefits available for the CAS Senior Advisor:

• Work from home after probation - 80:20 split
• Opportunity to sell and purchase additional holiday days
• Birthday day off
• Car parking
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Social events
• Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations