Senior Manager - Chartered Accountant

REED Specialist Recruitment; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Accountancy Practice in Newry is seeking a Senior Manager (Chartered Accountant) to lead a team and oversee accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include fostering client relationships, managing financial oversight, and ensuring tax compliance. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an Accountancy Practice.
• Experience with clients across a range of sectors.
• Pro-active approach to delivering client advice.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with clients by delivering tailored advice.
• Supervise the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Prepare and review tax returns, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Client Engagement

Financial Oversight

Tax Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

SENIOR MANAGER (Chartered Accountant) - Newry
SALARY: Competitive Salary, Dependent on Experience
EMPLOYMENT: Permanent | Full-time | Flexible | Hybrid (after probation)

My client, a well-established progressive Accountancy Practice located in Newry are currently actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience.

The ideal candidate will lead and manage a team whilst overseeing a variety of accounting functions and client accounts. You must be able to develop client relationships, maintain a leadership role in relation to staff training and development whilst possessing a high level of expertise in accounting and taxation principles.

Key responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Support - Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their business objectives and delivering tailored advice. Respond to queries promptly and professionally to maintain trust and satisfaction.
• Financial Oversight - Supervise the preparation and review of financial statements for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Deadline & Workflow Management - Take ownership of month-end and period-end processes, including tracking progress on client jobs and meeting billing targets.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting - Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, companies, and partnerships, ensuring all submissions are timely and compliant with current regulations.
• Tax Strategy & Advisory - Advise clients on tax planning opportunities and corporate structuring, helping them optimise their tax positions through effective strategies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Minimum of 5 years in an Accountancy Practice
• Experience working with clients across a range of sectors
• Professional, technical and pro-active approach to delivering advice to clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound knowledge of income tax and corporation tax
• Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting Software packages (Sage, Xero and QuickBooks) and MS Office packages with a strong proficiency in Excel

For more information, including extensive benefits package, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.