Senior Accountant

Thrive Employment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Employment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager in Dudley. You will manage a varied client portfolio, deliver accounting and taxation services, and mentor junior staff to drive growth.

You will lead client meetings, liaise with business owners, and oversee statutory accounts, audits, and HMRC dealings. A professional accounting qualification and strong leadership are valued for progression within the practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in practice and a strong background in accounts preparation.
• Excellent technical knowledge across accounts and taxation.
• Good audit experience, including running and managing company audits.
• Experience dealing directly with HMRC and handling enquiries.
• Experience using accounts production and tax software.
• Mentoring, coaching or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee delivery of accounts and taxation services.
• Review work by junior staff and provide guidance.
• Lead client meetings and act as trusted adviser to business owners.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audits and compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Client management

Staff supervision

Audits

Taxation knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Accounts production software

Tax software

Job description

Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Location: Dudley

Salary: £38k - £50k Dep on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Career Level: Senior / Management

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join our clients' growing practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who is confident managing a varied portfolio of clients, enjoys working directly with business owners, and is ready to take on greater responsibility within a progressive accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will be a technically strong accountant, a confident communicator and a natural leader who is comfortable managing both clients and staff. You will play an important role in the continued growth of the practice, with excellent career prospects and the opportunity for rapid progression.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of a wide range of accounting and taxation services, including:

• Preparation and review of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Preparation and oversight of management accounts
• Overseeing bookkeeping and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Preparation and review of statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant disclosure requirements
• Managing and, where appropriate, running company audits
• Advising clients across a broad range of taxation matters, including:
  • Corporation Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • VAT
  • CIS
  • PAYE
  • Tax planning for individuals and businesses
• Dealing directly with HMRC, including handling enquiries and correspondence
• Using accounts production and tax software effectively
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team and providing guidance and support

Team Leadership & Development

As a senior member of the practice, you will also have responsibility for supporting and developing the wider team.

This will include:

• Managing and motivating a team
• Timetabling work and assisting with budgeting and resource planning
• Reviewing junior-level work
• Mentoring, coaching and training team members
• Taking ownership of tasks and projects through to completion
• Working closely with the Office Manager and Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Client Management

A key part of the role will be building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Acting as a key point of contact and trusted adviser
• Communicating directly with clients by telephone, email and in person
• Attending and leading face-to-face client meetings
• Understanding clients' businesses and identifying opportunities to add value
• Taking ownership of client issues and ensuring they are resolved professionally and efficiently

Business Development & Networking

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded and willing to play an active role in promoting the practice.

This may include:

• Maintaining an active and professional presence on LinkedIN
• Building your professional network
• Attending networking events and representing the practice
• Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships and generate new business

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive experience in practice and a strong background in accounts preparation
• Excellent technical knowledge across accounts and taxation
• Good audit experience, ideally including running and managing company audits
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts and disclosure requirements
• Experience dealing directly with HMRC and managing enquiries
• Experience using accounts production and tax software
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or supervising staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A professional, approachable and commercially aware manner
• A “can-do” attitude and a willingness to take responsibility
• The confidence and ability to act as a natural leaderA genuine desire to build a long-term career within a growing practice
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent) would be preferred, although relevant experience and technical ability will also be considered.

What's On Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded.

• Excellent career prospects
• Opportunity for rapid progression
• A varied and interesting client portfolio
• Increased responsibility and autonomy
• The opportunity to develop your leadership and client management skills
• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the practice