Senior Accountant - Client Portfolio Lead & Advisory

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a leading South West Accountancy Practice in Exeter. You will manage your own client portfolio, deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, and mentor colleagues while supporting growth of a specialist division.

AC A or ACCA qualification and strong accounts, tax and advisory knowledge are essential. You will collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and client development in a

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work.
• Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Skills

Accounts prep

Statutory accounts

Tax compliance

Client advisory

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a leading South West Accountancy Practice in Exeter. You will manage your own client portfolio, deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, and mentor colleagues while supporting growth of a specialist division.

AC A or ACCA qualification and strong accounts, tax and advisory knowledge are essential. You will collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and client development in a