Senior Accountant

This is a fantastic role for an ambitions senior accountant looking for a senior role in a forward thinking accountancy practice. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Brabner Fox is partnering with a growing Accountancy firm based in Cheshire looking for a Senior Accountant. I’m looking for a client driven operator with extensive experience in accounting for SMEs, excellent managerial skills, a strong understanding of business operations, and digital fluency. This is a hands on role with client facing accounting work for a portfolio of clients. As this exciting business continues to grow so will your role and responsibilities. This is a Hybrid role. **Key Responsibilities and involvements** * Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high\-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction * Oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices * Taking over an existing client book and managing new client onboarding * Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures, harnessing technology solutions where relevant * Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment * Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and enhancing existing service offerings * Manage the day\-to\-day operations of the practice, including resource allocation, workflow management, and performance evaluation * Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities * Digitally fluent with different accountancy software’s i.e. FreeAgent \& Xero, but also practice management software (Engager). * Liaising regularly with clients over phone and email * Maintaining client relationships for retention and referrals * Anti\-Money Laundering Compliance **Key Skills, Experiences and Attitudes:** * ACA / ACCA / AAT Qualified Accountant / QBE * Minimum of 3 years of experience working for an Accountancy Practice with 1 years portfolio management * Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing accounts to FRS 102 1A * Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior staff * Fully up to date with applicable laws, legislation \& regulations * Complaint handling and resolution * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client service Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK **Package and Benefits** * £40k\-£50k \+ annual bonus \- with planned growth and progression plan forwards * 25 days holiday that increases to 29 days * Pension * Career progression * Free Parking * Flexible Hybrid Remote working