Senior Qualified Accountant

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join a well-established and growing Chartered Accountancy Practice. Working from the firm''s office on a daily basis, you will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily consisting of sole traders, partnerships and SME businesses. Acting as the main point of contact, you will oversee all aspects of client service delivery, including statutory accounts, tax compliance, VAT, company secretarial matters and business advisory services. This is a hands-on, client-facing position requiring excellent technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership skills and the ability to develop long-term client relationships. The successful candidate will also play a key role in managing and developing junior members of the team, ensuring high standards of client service and technical delivery. Experience working with agricultural or farming clients would be advantageous but is not essential. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their primary point of contact. Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships. Review and prepare statutory accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and FRS 105. Review and prepare corporation tax and personal tax returns. Assist with tax planning and advisory work. Oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns. Manage company secretarial matters where required. Supervise, mentor and develop trainee and junior accountants. Review work ..... full job details .....