Senior Accountant & Client Manager for Growing Practice

Butler Rose; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose, a well-established public practice in Dudley, invites applications for a Senior Accountant/Client Manager as the firm grows.

Role requires experience in accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities; management accounts and bookkeeping oversight; tax planning and HMRC liaison; and strong client facing skills. ACA/ACCA or QBE with practice experience is essential.

Salary £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE).

Qualifications

• Fully experienced in accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations.
• Management accounts (preparation and overseeing).
• Bookkeeping (overseeing).
• Good working knowledge of accounts production software.
• Fully conversant with statutory disclosure requirements.
• Good audit experience (preferably running and managing company audits).
• Good rounded knowledge of various taxes, Corporation tax, Income tax, Capital Gains tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE.
• Good working knowledge of tax software.
• Experience in tax planning for individuals / businesses.
• Experience of dealing with HMRC directly (handling enquiries).
• Managing staff, Running a team, Timetabling / setting budgets, Overseeing junior level staff work, Mentoring / training.
• Working alongside office manager and practice manager.
• Managing clients, Responsible for handling a client's account with the practice, Direct communication and liaison, Holding face to face client meetings

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charitable organisations.
• Oversee management accounts preparation and oversight.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory disclosure requirements.
• Support audit activities and manage company audits where applicable.
• Contribute to tax planning for individuals and businesses.
• Liaise with HMRC directly and handle enquiries.
• Manage staff, mentor juniors and supervise timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with the office and practice managers on client service.
• Direct communication with clients and conduct face-to-face meetings.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tax planning

HMRC liaison

Auditing experience

Accounting software

CIS/VAT knowledge

Education

ACCA/ACA or QBE

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Butler Rose, a well-established public practice in Dudley, invites applications for a Senior Accountant/Client Manager as the firm grows.

Role requires experience in accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities; management accounts and bookkeeping oversight; tax planning and HMRC liaison; and strong client facing skills. ACA/ACCA or QBE with practice experience is essential.

Salary £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE).