Experienced Senior Accountant

Experienced Senior Accountant

£44,000 - £60,000 DOE | Coventry | Permanent, Full-Time If you're an experienced practice accountant ready to move beyond pure production and take greater ownership of review, quality and team development, this could be an excellent next step. A well-established accountancy business is looking for an Experienced Senior Accountant to take responsibility for reviewing client work, resolving technical queries and supporting the development of junior colleagues. Based in Coventry, this is a role for someone who enjoys varied client work, takes pride in getting the detail right and wants genuine responsibility rather than simply a larger workload. The Role

The focus is on ensuring work is accurate, technically sound and delivered to a consistently high standard. You'll still be involved in preparation where needed, but a meaningful part of your time will be spent reviewing work, providing technical guidance and helping others develop. The client portfolio includes owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and larger consolidated groups, giving you plenty of variety and requiring strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness. You'll also play an important part in coaching junior colleagues, sharing your experience and helping raise standards across the team. What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing statutory and management accounts for accuracy, completeness and compliance

Overseeing the preparation and review of Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and partnership returns

Taking responsibility for final review and sign-off of completed work

Preparing and reviewing dividend and interest planning calculations

Working with auditors to resolve queries and technical accounting matters

Reviewing accounts for medium-sized businesses and consolidated groups

Building strong client relationships through clear and professional communication

Identifying opportunities to add further value across the client portfolio

Supporting and mentoring junior team members with technical queries and development

Working alongside management to improve processes, consistency and quality

Responding to internal and external queries accurately and efficiently

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience gained within an accountancy practice. You should be confident reviewing the work of others, dealing with technical accounting matters and managing a varied portfolio. Experience with group accounts, consolidations and statutory reporting will be particularly valuable. You'll also bring:

Proven practice experience within a busy, deadline-driven environment

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience with complex group consolidations and statutory reporting

Confidence dealing with auditors and resolving technical queries

Excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality

Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues

The ability to coach and develop less experienced team members

Confidence using accounting software and interrogating financial information

A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service

A genuine interest in keeping your technical knowledge current

What's On Offer

Alongside a £44,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience and qualifications, you'll receive:

Company car or car allowance following a qualifying period

Profit share scheme following a qualifying period

Medical insurance following a qualifying period

30 days' holiday including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free quality lunch four days per week

Reward lunches and team-building events

Professional development and progression opportunities

A supportive and collaborative working environment