Accounts Senior

Looking for more than just your next Accounts Senior role?

If you're an experienced Accounts Senior who has built a strong foundation in practice and are now looking for more responsibility, greater client exposure and a genuine route into management, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.

An established independent accountancy practice in St Helen's is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or QBE accountant with around 7 years UK practice experience to join its growing team.

You'll manage your own portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and not-for-profit organisations, working closely with clients and Directors rather than simply processing accounts behind the scenes.

And importantly, there is a genuine opportunity to progress to Accounts Manager as the practice continues to grow.

What could your next step look like?

You'll take ownership of your own portfolio, preparing predominantly year-end and statutory accounts, alongside around 20% management accounts.

You'll also have the opportunity to

Build and develop strong, long-term client relationships

Prepare year-end and statutory accounts

Prepare management accounts

Attend client meetings and provide practical accounting advice

Support clients with cloud accounting, including desktop-to-cloud transitions and MTD

Undertake some bookkeeping where required

Work closely with the wider accounts and bookkeeping team

Liaise with the tax team, who handle corporation and personal tax for higher-value clients

If you have audit experience, that's a bonus. The practice has a small audit team and would welcome someone who can provide occasional support during particularly busy periods, although audit is not a core requirement of the role.

A practice where you can make an impact

You'll be joining an established independent practice of around 28 staff and four Directors, with approximately 10 people across the accounts and bookkeeping function.

The firm works predominantly with owner-managed and SME businesses, providing a personal and proactive service rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

You'll have direct access to the Directors, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, strengthen your client relationships and play a bigger part in the development of the practice.

For someone who wants to progress, this is particularly important. The successful candidate will report directly to the Directors, with clear potential to progress to Accounts Manager for the right person.

Are you the right fit?

You'll ideally have

Around 7 years UK accountancy practice experience

ACA/ACCA qualification, part-qualification or QBE status

Strong statutory and year-end accounts experience

Experience managing your own client portfolio

Management accounts experience

Good knowledge of UK accounting standards

Strong communication and client relationship skills

Experience with Xero and Sage

IRIS experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided

Whats in it for you?

Salary up to £42,000, depending on experience

Genuine progression to Accounts Manager

Direct exposure to Directors

Your own varied portfolio of owner-managed and SME clients

Continued professional development

Friendly and personable independent practice environment

The opportunity to build a long-term career rather than simply move into another Accounts Senior position

If you're an experienced Accounts Senior who feels ready for the next step, but want to join a practice where that progression is genuinely achievable, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

APPLY NOW or contact Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.