Midlands | £30,000 - £35,000 + Study Support & Excellent Benefits
Looking for a role that offers more variety, more client exposure and genuine career progression?
If you're an experienced Practice Accountant who enjoys building relationships with clients and wants to develop beyond traditional accounts preparation, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We're working exclusively with a modern, ambitious and fast-growing independent accountancy and advisory firm that's continuing to invest in its people, technology and future growth.
The firm has built an excellent reputation for providing tailored advice to owner-managed businesses, while creating a supportive and collaborative environment where its people can develop long-term careers.
As part of a growing Business Management team, you'll work closely with a varied portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted adviser and supporting them with everything from bookkeeping and management reporting through to business planning and commercial support.
If you're looking for a role where you'll build genuine client relationships and make a real difference to businesses, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Why Join This Firm?
This is far more than a traditional accounts role.
You'll join a progressive practice that believes in investing in its people, embracing modern technology and creating clear opportunities for progression.
What you can expect:
* A varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.
* A client-facing role with real responsibility.
* Exposure to management reporting and commercial business support.
* Modern cloud accounting systems and forward-thinking processes.
* A collaborative leadership team that encourages development.
* Genuine opportunities to progress into management.
* Ongoing investment in professional development and qualifications.
The Role
As a Senior Business Management Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted point of contact and building long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses. Working closely with Client Managers, you'll help ensure clients receive accurate, timely financial information while providing support that enables them to make informed commercial decisions.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing management accounts, overseeing bookkeeping activities and completing VAT returns, ensuring financial records are accurate and compliant. You'll also play an active role in identifying opportunities to add value for clients, whether that's improving processes or introducing specialist advisory services where appropriate.
As the team continues to grow, you'll support the development of junior colleagues through mentoring and guidance, while also assisting with billing proposals and contributing to the commercial success of your client portfolio. This is a varied, client-facing role that offers far more than traditional accounts preparation, giving you the opportunity to develop your commercial awareness and progress your career within a forward-thinking practice.
I think this reads much more professionally than a long list of responsibilities and helps candidates picture themselves in the role. It's also more in line with the style used by larger firms while still keeping the advert engaging.
About You
You'll ideally have:
* 3-5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
* ACA or ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience).
* Experience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients.
* Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge.
* Experience using Xero and cloud accounting software.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A proactive mindset with the ambition to continue developing your career.
* Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.
What's On Offer?
* £30,000 - £35,000 salary
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* An additional day's holiday for every completed year of service
* Study support
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Health Plan benefits
* Relaxed dress code
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear progression into management and beyond
* Free parking
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice where you'll be trusted with responsibility, supported in your development and given every opportunity to progress your career.
If you enjoy working closely with clients, thrive in a collaborative environment and want to be part of a firm that's investing in its future, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a completely confidential discussion. Every application will be handled with the utmost discretion
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year