Senior Accountant

Overview

This Senior Accountant role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio within a well-established and growing accountancy practice. You will be hands-on across accounts preparation, management accounts, and tax compliance, while supporting junior team members and working closely with managers and partners to deliver a high standard of client service.

The practice is a respected regional accountancy firm with a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and individuals across a wide range of sectors. Known for its approachable culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm places a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and personal service.

The business continues to grow steadily and invests in its people, systems, and technology. Team members benefit from hands-on experience, exposure to a broad range of work, and clear development pathways within a collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assist with and prepare management accounts for a varied client base
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns and support personal tax compliance
• Support bookkeeping processes and review work using cloud accounting software
• Liaise directly with clients, acting as a day-to-day point of contact
• Respond to client queries and provide clear, practical accounting support
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide guidance where required
• Support managers and partners with ad hoc accounting and advisory projects
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with agreed deadlines

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
• Experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong grounding in statutory accounts preparation
• Exposure to corporation tax and basic personal tax compliance
• Confident communicator with the ability to deal directly with clients
• Organised, proactive, and keen to continue developing professionally

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualification level
• Support with professional qualification and ongoing CPD
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Modern systems and accounting software to support efficient working