Senior Accountant

Liberty Sky Recruitment; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Salary review

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Medicash

Income Protection

Pension scheme

Sick leave 10 days

Professional subscriptions

Training & development

Job summary

Liberty Sky Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our leadership team and manage a diverse client portfolio. You will lead and mentor a team, deliver expert accounting advice, and help grow the practice through networking and new business opportunities.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, and a proven track record in accountancy practice, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to maintain long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across diverse sectors.
• Lead and mentor junior and senior team members.
• Review accounts, tax returns and financial statements.
• Develop client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Support business development and networking activities.
• Ensure deadlines and workflows are met.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Client advisory

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our leadership team and take responsibility for a diverse client portfolio while supporting the growth of the business.

As Senior accountant this opportunity offers the chance to lead and develop a team, build strong client relationships and contribute to the commercial success of the practice. Your previous experience as a Senior Accountant you will have a combination of both technical accounting knowledge and with excellent people management skills

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) who enjoys balancing client management, team leadership and commercial growth.

You will manage your own portfolio of clients, providing expert advice and ensuring an exceptional level of service, whilst leading and mentoring a team of accounting professionals. The role would also suit someone who has experience attracting and winning new business through networking activities, business forums, breakfast seminars and professional events.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Acting as the main point of contact for client accounts and advisory matters.
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns and financial statements.
• Leading, coaching and developing junior and senior team members.
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements.
• Supporting the firm's growth strategy through networking and business development activities.
• Attending breakfast networking events, seminars and local business functions.
• Contributing to the acquisition of new clients and revenue growth

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience winning new business and converting opportunities into clients.
• A strong local professional network.
• Experience attending networking events, breakfast clubs, seminars and business development meetings.
• Confidence presenting and representing a professional services firm externally.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual salary review
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash Plan
• Group Income Protection
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution)
• 10 days paid sick leave
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to join a supportive firm that values its people and offers genuine career progression alongside an attractive benefits package.

Whether your strengths lie in client portfolio management, team leadership, business development, or a combination of all three, this opportunity offers an excellent platform for an experienced practice professional looking to make a significant impact.