Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Package: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours:

Full-time, Hybrid (1 to 2 days working from home)

Location:

Dudley

Following a period of exceptional growth, a highly successful and rapidly expanding family-run accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. Working alongside a supportive team of around 16 staff and a dedicated bookkeeping function, this role will take lead responsibility for statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance, and managing a varied portfolio of clients.

• Client Portfolio Management:
  Serve as the main point of contact for a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and limited companies.
• Statutory Accounts:
  Prepare complex year-end financial statements and statutory accounts compliant with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / FRS 105).
• Management Accounting:
  Produce and deliver monthly or quarterly management accounts, providing meaningful commentary and key performance metrics to clients.
• Advisory & Planning:
  Deliver proactive financial guidance, remuneration planning, and cash flow forecasting to assist business owners.
• Mentorship:
  Review work completed by junior accountants and offer technical guidance to support team development.

• Practice
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Qualifications:
  
  Fully qualified (ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience (QBE) with a strong track record in practice environment work.
• Software
  
  Competency:
  
  Advanced hands‑on proficiency with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero, Sage, Quick Books, and standard accounts production tools.
• Taxation Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of UK personal and business taxation legislation.
• Communication & Management:
  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with business clients.

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, tailored to experience and qualification level.
• Hybrid Working:
  Realistic hybrid setup with 1 to 2 days working from home per week.
• Parking:
  Free dedicated parking on-site.
• Pension & Holidays:
  Standard workplace pension scheme and statutory holiday allowance.
• Culture: A collaborative, supportive, and close-knit family-run team environment.