Senior Accountant
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Public Accounting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
A modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Derby is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to join its friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and wants a role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy and career development.
The firm has created a positive working culture built around delivering high-quality work for clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for its employees. They combine the professionalism and opportunities associated with a larger practice with the flexibility, individual support and friendly culture of a smaller firm.
The exact role can be shaped around the successful individual, with opportunities to develop towards a Client Manager position over time.
The Senior Accountant role
As a Senior Accountant, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients and take responsibility for delivering a high-quality service.
Your responsibilities are likely to include:
- Managing a portfolio of accountancy practice clients
- Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
- Ensuring work is completed accurately, on time and within budget
- Managing statutory deadlines, compliance and regulatory requirements
- Working closely with clients to understand their financial and accounting needs
- Leading pre and post year-end meetings with clients
- Preparing actions and follow-up points from client meetings
- Providing a high level of client service and dealing with any queries or concerns
- Supervising and reviewing the work of junior members of the team
- Supporting the training, mentoring and development of junior staff
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working
- Taking an active role in the continued development and growth of the practice
Benefits include:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Some home working available each week
- Full-time or part-time hours considered
- 38 days' holiday, including a Christmas shutdown
- Bonus scheme
- Commission scheme
- Pension scheme
- Training and career development opportunities
- Genuine progression towards Client Manager and beyond
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- Free car parking
- Regular social events and team celebrations
- Friendly and supportive working environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern accountancy practice where your role can develop alongside your experience and ambitions.
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