Our Client

Mackie Myers have partnered with a growing commercial finance and business advisory consultancy in Oxfordshire to appoint a Senior Commercial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded advisory business that works as a strategic partner to ambitious SMEs, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses.

The Role 

The Senior Commercial Accountant will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their primary finance partner and providing a blend of accounting, tax and commercial advisory services. You'll develop strong client relationships, deliver high-quality technical work and provide strategic financial insight to help clients make informed business decisions.

Main Duties

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a variety of sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as their first point of contact for financial and commercial matters.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare corporation tax computations, company tax returns and self-assessment tax returns.
• Review and advise on VAT compliance and VAT treatment.
• Provide commercial advice around profitability, cash flow, budgeting and business performance.
• Support clients with financial planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve client performance and introduce additional advisory services where appropriate.
• Manage client assignments from initial records through to final review with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior members of the team and support their technical development.
• Keep up to date with UK accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory changes.

The Successful Candidate:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Minimum of five years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and VAT.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Commercially minded with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate practical business advice.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hybrid working opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a genuinely advisory-focused environment with a diverse client portfolio
• A clear pathway to progress within a growing consultancy

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.