Chartered Accountant - Accountancy Practice
Location: Southport
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Job Type: Ful-time, Permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
The Opportunity
A well-established Accountancy Practice based in Southport is entering a new chapter - and we are looking for a qualified accountant with practice experience who can take ownership of a client portfolio, lead from the front, and grow into a senior leadership position within their business. The practice is part of a global group, which means you will be supported by wider expertise, shared resources, and the opportunity to be involved in broader initiatives beyond the Southport office.
This is not a back-office role. It is for someone who can build relationships, lead conversations with business owners, and develop the Southport operation with real autonomy. For the right person, there is a clear progression route to Director level within a few years, with a performance linked incentive package aligned to growth and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
*Take ownership of a portfolio of SME and owner managed business clients
*Lead client meetings and be the day-to-day senior point of contact in Southport
*Prepare and review year end accounts (UK GAAP, FRS 102/FRS 105)
*Corporation tax compliance and planning opportunities (with support where appropriate)
*Review work prepared by the team, coaching and improving quality
*Drive service standards, workflow, and deadlines within the Southport office
*Identify opportunities to add value: fees, advisory, efficiencies, and client experience
*Work closely with the senior leadership team on growth and office performance
*Help recruit, develop, and retain a high performing local team as the office grows
*Be proactive in improving how we work using technology and automation
What we are looking for
Essential
*ACA / ACCA Qualification
*5+ years’ UK accountancy practice
*UK GAAP & statutory reporting lead capability
*Strong SME accounts production and review experience
*Confident and credible with clients, able to explain things clearly and calmly
*Commercial mindset, comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions
*Strong organisational skills and good judgement under pressure
Desirable
*Experience leading a small team or acting as the senior lead in a branch / office
*Cloud accounting exposure (Xero / QuickBooks and app stack)
*A track record of improving processes, client experience, or fees
*Interest in advisory and building long term client relationships
The type of person who will thrive
*You hold accountability and fulfil commitments
*You enjoy client contact and can hold your own with business owners
*You are ambitious and want influence, not just a job title
*You are comfortable being the senior face of an office and setting standards
*You are genuinely interested in modernising the way a practice operates
Reward and Progression
*Competitive salary based on experience
*Performance linked incentive package (aligned to Southport growth, client retention, and quality)
*A clear pathway to Director level within a few years for the right person
*Autonomy, trust, and support from an established wider leadership team
If this sounds like your next opportunity - apply here or contact Liz Chapman at Reed today.