Senior Accountant — Client-Facing, Path to Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Office in Stoke-on-Trent

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a close-knit practice. You will handle statutory accounts, tax work, VAT and management accounts for SMEs and owner‑managed businesses.

You will work directly with clients and senior colleagues, take ownership of assignments, and contribute across multiple areas with potential progression to Client Manager.”

Qualifications

• Substantial recent experience within a UK Accountancy Practice.
• Strong statutory accounts preparation and finalisation experience.
• Practical Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and VAT knowledge.
• Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to manage assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong organisation and deadline-management skills.
• Experience using cloud-accounting or Practice software.
• An accurate, proactive and client-focused approach.
• Interest in progressing towards Client Manager responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Produce accounts from client records and reconciled working papers.
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Prepare or assist with Personal Tax Returns.
• Produce VAT Returns and management accounts.
• Review accounting records and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage multiple client assignments and compliance deadlines.
• Act as a regular point of contact for clients.
• Explain accounts, tax liabilities and year-end adjustments clearly.
• Support clients using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar systems.
• Identify tax, accounting and advisory matters requiring Partner input.
• Support and develop junior colleagues.
• Contribute to efficient workflow and client service.
• Develop towards portfolio management and annual client-review meetings.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Statutory accounts preparation

Corporation Tax knowledge

VAT knowledge

Client communication

Progress towards Client Manager

Cloud accounting software

Supervising junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a close-knit practice. You will handle statutory accounts, tax work, VAT and management accounts for SMEs and owner‑managed businesses.

You will work directly with clients and senior colleagues, take ownership of assignments, and contribute across multiple areas with potential progression to Client Manager.”