Accounts Senior

Carlisle | Circa £50k + Bonus

Permanent, full-time | Office-based

Get to know your clients' businesses, take ownership of their accounts and help their owners make informed financial decisions.

We're recruiting an Accounts Senior for an established, family-run, award-winning firm of chartered accountants and business advisers. You'll manage an existing portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses, becoming their main contact for accounting support and practical commercial advice.

The work combines accounts preparation and review, management reporting and regular client conversations. You'll work alongside the Managing Directors, with opportunities to contribute ideas that improve how the practice supports its clients.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to Circa £50k DOE

• Annual performance bonus of up to 17%

• Paid overtime

• Time off in lieu

• Free parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company pension

Your role

You'll take responsibility for your portfolio, keeping work on track and clients informed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing relationships with owner-managed and family businesses, acting as their main point of contact

• Planning, preparing and reviewing financial accounts within agreed deadlines and budgets

• Producing monthly, quarterly and half-yearly management reports

• Explaining financial performance clearly and helping clients understand what the figures mean for their businesses

• Identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and business performance

• Maintaining regular, proactive contact with clients

• Working with the Managing Directors to improve internal processes and maintain service standards

• Supporting practice growth through referrals, networking and identifying opportunities to provide further services to existing clients

What you'll bring

You'll have client-facing experience within accountancy practice, including responsibility for a varied client portfolio and strong technical accounting knowledge.

ACA or ACCA qualifications are welcomed, as is equivalent experience within practice.

You'll also bring:

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the challenges facing SMEs

• Experience using accounts preparation software and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

• Clear communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships

• Strong organisation and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

• A proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes

• A full UK driving licence

Location and working hours

The role can be based in Carlisle or Workington and is office-based.

Working hours are 8.30am-5.00pm, with some flexibility where business needs allow. Travel to client premises and other offices will be required.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about this Accounts Senior opportunity.