Senior Accountant

BMC Appointments Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Accountancy Practice in Long Lee is seeking a highly motivated Senior Account Manager. The role involves managing key client accounts, building strong relationships, and driving growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in account management, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to oversee project delivery. This position offers a competitive salary of around £50,000 per annum and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Company benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management in a professional services environment.
• Strong communication skills for building trust with clients.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of key client accounts.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Ensure timely delivery of client projects.

Skills

Account management experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Leadership qualities

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Account Manager to join our client’s well-established Accountancy Practice. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring service excellence, and driving growth opportunities. The successful candidate will act as the primary contact for key accounts, managing client expectations while ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of key client accounts, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Oversee the delivery of client projects and services, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align account strategy with business objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and support business development initiatives.
• Monitor and report on account performance, preparing regular updates for senior leadership.
• Mentor and support junior account management staff where applicable.
• Uphold company standards, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in account management, ideally in a professional services or practice environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of growing and retaining client accounts.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Leadership qualities with experience mentoring or managing others (desirable).

Requirements

• Must be able to travel to and work in Keighley five days per week.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a Practice environment.

What We Offer

• Salary to reflect experience, around £50,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within the practice.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company benefits package (to be detailed).

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