Senior Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Midgham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Client involvement

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited chartered accountancy firm in its search for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Thatcham office. This senior, autonomous role involves managing a client portfolio, reviewing statutory accounts and leading client meetings with a focus on commercial advisory work.

The successful candidate will work independently, review and sign off work, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong ACA/ACCA or equivalent with evidence of technical ability.
• Ability to work autonomously and sign off on work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of owner managed clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Review and sign off work completed by others.
• Lead client meetings and present financial information clearly.
• Provide commercially focused business advisory support to clients.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services.
• Manage assignments from planning through to completion.
• Support and develop junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with partners and management.

Skills

Independent worker

Financial reviews

Stakeholder communication

Business advisory

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in its search for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Thatcham office.

This is a senior, autonomous position for an accomplished practice professional who can manage assignments with minimal supervision, review and sign off work, lead client meetings and provide commercially focused advice.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses and act as a trusted point of contact for clients. This would suit someone who enjoys combining strong technical work with relationship management and commercial advisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Reviewing and signing off work completed by other team members
• Leading client meetings and presenting financial information clearly
• Providing commercially focused advice to business owners
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and services
• Managing assignments from planning through to completion
• Supporting, developing and reviewing more junior members of the team
• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring deadlines are met
• Working closely with the partners and wider management team

Requirements

• Have substantial experience within an accountancy practice
• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong technical background
• Be genuinely capable of working independently
• Have experience reviewing and signing off accounts
• Be confident leading client meetings
• Possess strong commercial awareness and sound business advisory skills
• Communicate confidently with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Be comfortable supporting and overseeing junior colleagues

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a high quality role with genuine responsibility, autonomy and client involvement within an established and growing firm.

Salary: 55,000 to 60,000

Location: Thatcham