Senior Accounts & Audit Manager - Leicester

Job Title: Senior Accounts ManagerLocation: NorthamptonSalary: Competitive, based on experience and qualificationsHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15 – 16:15 (30-minute lunch break)Holiday Entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays per year, increasing by one day annually after two full years of service (capped at an additional 10 days) Key Responsibilities Client & Staff Management Review of accounts, corporation tax, personal tax, and audit work completed by the accounts teamReview of bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts prepared by the bookkeeping teamSupervision and support of junior accounts staffIdentification of training needs for junior team members through work reviewJob planning for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charitiesLiaising with clients to discuss and approve draft accountsManaging audit processes from planning (by others) through to completionSupervising audit staff during assignmentsHandling written and telephone correspondence with clients, HMRC, and other stakeholders Client Relations Building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with clientsEnsuring clear and professional communication at all times Practice Development Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services to existing clients General Duties Performing any other reasonable duties as required Skills & Experience Technical Proficiency Experience with accounting software such as: IRISXeroQuickBooksSage Line 50FreeAgent Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Comfortable using Chrome browser