Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Derby

Package: -35,000- -50,000, Hybrid working, Flexible/Part time options, excellent holiday allowance and healthcare schemes

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (Part-time and flexible hours, such as school-run friendly schedules, can be highly considered)

A fantastic new position has arisen within a highly respected and prominently established Accountancy Practice for a Client Manager or Senior within their Business Services team. Boasting a highly collaborative atmosphere, this firm prides itself on its exceptional, people-first culture, where staff are given genuine autonomy and robust support to develop their careers.

This practice specialises in supporting a diverse, high-quality client base of owner-managed SMEs, charities, and trusts with turnovers up to -150 million, across key sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, and professional services. As a Client Manager / Senior, you will play a pivotal role in managing a client portfolio, delivering superb service, and mentoring junior team members.

Client Manager / Senior Job Responsibilities

• Manage and service a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities, and trusts.
• Oversee and prepare high-quality statutory accounts and business services deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior staff and team members.
• Support clients across key local industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, and professional services.
• Collaborate closely with managers and partners across the Derby, Birmingham, and Ashbourne offices to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ensure all client accounts and advisory pieces are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Client Manager / Senior Job Requirements

• Fully ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience working within a similar-sized or smaller independent accountancy practice.
• Solid experience in managing a client portfolio and overseeing junior colleagues.
• Strong technical background in accounts preparation and general business services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset that aligns with a supportive, team-focused culture.

Client Manager / Senior Salary & Benefits

• -35,00050,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).
• Flexible working options, including part-time hours or compressed schedules (e.g., 4 days a week or school-run friendly hours).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Ability to buy up to 5 additional days of holiday (up to a maximum of 30 days).
• Bupa private healthcare (available at Manager level).
• Standard pension scheme and retail/lifestyle discount schemes.
• Outstanding internal culture, genuine autonomy, and clear avenues for career progression

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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