Ellacott Morris
Senior Accountant / Client Manager
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£40,000–£45,000 per year
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Full-time | Flexible working
Are you an experienced practice accountant who is ready to take ownership of your own client portfolio and become an important part of a growing accountancy firm?
About Ellacott Morris
Ellacott Morris is a multi-award-winning accountancy practice with a modern, people-first approach. We care about providing an excellent service to our clients, but we care just as much about creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, feel valued and have the opportunity to develop.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join our team.
This isn't simply an accounts preparation role. You'll have responsibility for your own portfolio of clients, build long-term relationships with them and become someone they know they can rely on.
What you'll be doing...
You'll manage your own client portfolio and serve as one of their main point of contact.
Your role will include:
- Managing client relationships and responding to queries independently
- Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
- Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax work
- Managing deadlines across your client portfolio
- Reviewing work and delegating to other members of the team where appropriate
- Supporting and developing junior colleagues
- Identifying opportunities to help clients and improve the service we provide
- Keeping up to date with relevant accounting and tax developments
- Maintaining the high standards of accuracy and client service we expect at Ellacott Morris
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Who we are looking for...
We're looking for someone with strong experience working in an accountancy practice and who is comfortable taking responsibility for their own clients.
You'll have:
- At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- Strong accounts and tax experience
- Experience reviewing accounts and tax work
- Confidence dealing directly with clients and handling queries without needing constant supervision
- Excellent organisation and deadline-management skills
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
- The ability to build genuine, long-term relationships with clients
- A willingness to support other members of the team
Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who will fit well into our team: approachable, dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a friendly, open environment.
What we offer...
Salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
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Alongside your salary, you'll receive:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Opportunities for progression and professional development
- Team social events, including our team camping weekends
- Opportunities to get involved with our charity and community initiatives
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to have a genuine influence within a growing practice
About Ellacott Morris...
We believe accountancy can be professional, reliable and technically excellent without losing the human touch.
We're proud to be a multi-award-winning practice, but we're even more proud of the relationships we've built with our clients and the culture we've created within our team.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for the right person to grow with us.
This role is based at our St Osyth office, and applicants must be able to reliably commute to the office or be planning to relocate before starting.
If you're an experienced practice accountant who enjoys working with clients and you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
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