Senior Accountant

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly reputable chartered accountancy practice in Lamberhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent/ East Sussex, who are looking for a recently qualified Senior Accountant/ Client Manager to join their team. Our client is a well-established, multi-partner practice with an extensive client portfolio made up of some very prestigious businesses. They're offering a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious and career-driven Senior Accountant who is looking to progress in their career. Our client has a medium-sized and excellent-quality team of accountants and tax advisors, and they're now looking for a recently qualified Senior Accountant to join their team at the Senior Accountant/ Client Manager level. In return, they are offering an excellent remuneration package and fantastic future career prospects within the business. Their clients range from small start-up businesses to sole traders, ltd companies, and partnerships with turnovers up to £100m+. 

Our client works in a typical general practice capacity, and you will manage your own client portfolio across accounts, and tax, but there will also be an opportunity to get involved in technical advisory services such as corporate finance, valuations etc. You will report directly to the partners, and there is a fantastic opportunity to progress within this growing accountancy practice to Director level and beyond.

You will currently be working in a medium to large independent practice, looking for a progressive opportunity, or in a Top 10/ Big 4 firm, looking to join an ambitious independent practice that can offer a fantastic career path.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant/ Client Manager 

Accounts preparation and review for a wide range of companies

Preparation and review of both corporate tax and personal tax returns

Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team

Advising clients on tax and advisory matters, and being their first point of contact

Supporting clients with ad-hoc project work such as corporate finance, M&A

Working closely with the partners and the team to ensure that clients get the best service and advice

Business development and networking within your client portfolio

Requirements

Qualified ACA/ACCA with at least 3+ years of general practice experience at a medium-large independent practice, top 10, or big 4 practice.

Must be competent in all aspects of accounts and taxation work

Be fully conversant with accounting and tax standards and demonstrate skilled commercial acumen

Ability to prioritise, work on own initiative and meet deadlines

Have excellent IT skills; MS Office and preferably knowledge of Iris, Sage and Xero

Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing

Benefits

£40,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience, qualification and background, negotiable.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Parking

Hybrid working

Competitive pension

Private healthcare

Death in Service + More

Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation.

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