Senior Accountant: Lead Client Relationships & Team

Workforce Recruitment and Training; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in the West Midlands to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and lead relationships with clients. You will review work, support colleagues and deliver high-quality client service while stepping into greater responsibility within the team.

The role offers hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a path to strengthen the accounts function within a growing professional services business.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a varied client portfolio across accounts and platforms.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to review work to a high standard.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and support colleagues while delivering client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the preparation of year-end accounts for a portfolio of business clients.
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing corporate tax calculations and related compliance work.
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations and management information.
• Reviewing working papers, trial balances and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Planning assignments, managing deadlines and monitoring workflow across the portfolio.
• Acting as a primary contact for clients and addressing financial/technical queries.
• Escalating complex issues requiring specialist input.
• Supervising junior staff and providing guidance and feedback.
• Improving internal processes and overall client service quality.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to deliver joined-up service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical accounting

Leadership

Team supervision

Tax compliance

Job description

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in the West Midlands to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and lead relationships with clients. You will review work, support colleagues and deliver high-quality client service while stepping into greater responsibility within the team.

The role offers hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a path to strengthen the accounts function within a growing professional services business.