Practice - Senior Accountant - Client Manager

Location Blackburn
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4477

Senior Accountant / Client Manager Jobs Blackburn | £38,000–£50,000 | Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000–£50,000 per annum
Location: Blackburn
Hours: Full-Time
Employment Type: Permanent

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Blackburn is recruiting a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their friendly, hardworking team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of accounting clients, take ownership of client relationships, and support the training and development of junior staff.

Why Apply for This Senior Accountant / Client Manager Role?

  • Competitive salary £38k–£50k, depending on experience

  • Manage your own portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies

  • Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting their training and development

  • Flexible working arrangements considered

  • Supportive, family-focused team environment

  • Financial incentives including introductory commission and employee referral schemes

  • Free parking and pension contribution (3% employer)

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies and draft corporation tax computations

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service and compliance

  • Supervise, train, and support junior staff members

  • Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and charities

  • Prepare and submit individual tax returns, company tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis

  • Assist with audit assignments as required

  • Liaise with HMRC on Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, NI enquiries, and investigations

  • Provide ad-hoc tax advice and handle special projects

  • Knowledge and support of payroll, PAYE, and auto-enrolment processes

Experience and Qualifications

  • Part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / ACA, or qualified by experience

  • Proven experience in a professional accountancy environment

  • Excellent client service and relationship management skills

  • Strong organisational and workload planning abilities, with the ability to delegate effectively

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), SAGE, Xero, QuickBooks, and ideally Digita accounts software

  • Full driving license required

How to Apply

For more information about this Senior Accountant / Client Manager position in Blackburn, please contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E:amy@supreme-ss.com