Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Knight is seeking a Portfolio Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients, building strong commercial relationships while overseeing the delivery of a high-quality accounting and advisory service. This is not a role where progression is dependent upon somebody above you leaving.

There is no predetermined ceiling on career progression, and individuals who demonstrate the ability, ambition and commercial awareness to progress will be given

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Ability to act as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact.
• Experience reviewing client accounts and work produced by others.
• Capability to identify opportunities to provide additional services.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Mentoring junior team members and collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Act as a key contact and trusted adviser to clients.
• Review accounts and work prepared by team members.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and support.
• Develop existing client relationships and expand services.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Collaborate with senior management and Partners on strategy.
• Contribute to ongoing growth and development of the practice.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Advisory services

Team mentoring

Business development

Job description

This is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking for considerably more than their next job.

Our client is an established, highly successful and cash-rich accountancy practice entering an exciting new phase of growth. Backed by significant investment and an ambitious five-year growth strategy, the firm is looking to appoint a Portfolio Manager who can develop alongside the business and play an important role in its future.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients, building strong commercial relationships while overseeing the delivery of a high-quality accounting and advisory service.

This is not a role where progression is dependent upon somebody above you leaving.

There is no predetermined ceiling on career progression, and individuals who demonstrate the ability, ambition and commercial awareness to progress will be given the opportunity to do so.

Alongside a competitive basic salary, the position offers an attractive commission and incentive structure, providing genuine scope to significantly increase overall earnings through performance and portfolio development.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients
• Acting as a key point of contact and trusted adviser to clients
• Reviewing accounts and work prepared by members of the team
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and support
• Developing existing client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working closely with senior management and Partners
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice

You:

We are interested in speaking with ambitious individuals currently operating at Senior, Assistant Manager, Client Manager or