Senior Accountant

Brabner Fox; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

A progressive accountancy firm based in Warrington is seeking a Senior Accountant. This hybrid role demands a client-driven professional with a minimum of 3 years in an accountancy practice. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, overseeing financial statements, and mentoring staff. They offer a salary of £55k along with a bonus, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their accounting career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accountancy practice, with at least 1 year in portfolio management.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing accounts to FRS 102 1A.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff.

Skills

Client management

Technical accounting skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

FreeAgent

Xero

Engager

Job description

This range is provided by Brabner Fox. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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This is a fantastic role for an ambitions senior accountant looking for a senior role in a forward thinking accountancy practice.

Brabner Fox is partnering with a growing Accountancy firm based in Cheshire looking for a Senior Accountant.

I’m looking for a client driven operator with extensive experience in accounting for SMEs, excellent managerial skills, a strong understanding of business operations, and digital fluency. This is a hands on role with client facing accounting work for a portfolio of clients. As this exciting business continues to grow so will your role and responsibilities.

This is a Hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities and involvements

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
• Taking over an existing client book and managing new client onboarding
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures, harnessing technology solutions where relevant
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
• Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and enhancing existing service offerings
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, including resource allocation, workflow management, and performance evaluation
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Digitally fluent with different accountancy software’s i.e. FreeAgent & Xero, but also practice management software (Engager)
• Liaising regularly with clients over phone and email
• Maintaining client relationships for retention and referrals
• Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Key Skills, Experiences and Attitudes

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for an Accountancy Practice with 1 years portfolio management
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing accounts to FRS 102 1A
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior staff
• Fully up to date with applicable laws, legislation & regulations
• Complaint handling and resolution
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client service

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Package and Benefits

• c£55k + annual bonus - with planned growth and progression plan forwards
• 25 days holiday that increases to 29 days
• Pension
• Free Parking

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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Warrington, England, United Kingdom