Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location: Midlands Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 Type: Permanent Working pattern: Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a successful and growing accountancy practice in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who has built their career within practice and is ready to take the next step into a role with greater responsibility for review, technical accounting, client interaction and team development. The Role:

Taking ownership of the review process, ensuring accounts and compliance work are accurate, complete and technically robust

Working across a varied client base, from owner-managed businesses through to larger and consolidated groups

Reviewing and challenging financial information, with a strong focus on statutory accounts and group consolidations

Providing technical support on accounting matters and helping resolve more complex queries

Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and helping them understand their numbers

Working closely with auditors and managing queries through to resolution

Checking and developing the work of more junior accountants, helping them improve both technically and professionally

Providing guidance to the wider team when more complex accounting issues arise

Getting involved in advisory work and added-value projects where your experience can make an impact

The role is primarily focused on statutory accounts and compliance, with the opportunity to gain exposure to wider advisory work.You will have regular client interaction and will be expected to build strong professional relationships, although responsibility for overall client portfolio management sits elsewhere within the business. About You:

ACA or ACCA qualified

Experienced within an accountancy practice

Strong technically, with solid experience across statutory accounts

Experienced in group consolidations and consolidated financial reporting

Confident reviewing the work of others rather than solely focusing on preparation

Comfortable dealing with auditors and resolving technical accounting queries

Experienced working with owner-managed and growing businesses

A confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

Detail-focused, organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Keen to support and develop junior members of a team

This role would suit someone who is ready to move away from being heavily production-focused and take on more responsibility across review, technical accounting, client communication and team development. Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Company Car Allowance - post probation

Lunch on site, provided by the business

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Additional benefits and rewards as part of the overall package

Genuine opportunities to progress and develop your career

A supportive team environment with plenty of exposure to varied and technically interesting work

Apply today for a confidential chat!