Senior Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to step into a highly visible senior role where your focus will be on reviewing, challenging and improving financial reporting quality rather than simply producing accounts. You'll work closely with both clients and junior team members, taking ownership of complex statutory reporting, consolidations and technical accounting matters.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing accountancy and advisory firm that provides a broad range of services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate groups. With a reputation for delivering high-quality advice and building long-term client relationships, the firm continues to invest in experienced professionals who can help drive technical excellence and support the development of junior talent.

This role sits within a growing team and offers exposure to a wide variety of clients, from entrepreneurial businesses through to larger group structures requiring consolidated reporting. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who wants to play a greater role in review, oversight and team development.

Description

Review statutory accounts prepared by junior and part-qualified team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards

Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements for a diverse client portfolio

Review and support the preparation of management accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns

Prepare and review consolidated group accounts for more complex client structures

Act as a key technical point of contact for accounting and reporting queries

Liaise directly with external auditors and respond to audit queries efficiently

Identify areas for improvement and maintain high quality standards across assignments

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear and commercial advice

Support, mentor and develop junior members of the team

Work closely with senior leadership to ensure client deadlines and service standards are consistently achieved

Profile

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment

Experience reviewing and overseeing the work of others rather than solely preparing accounts

Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting requirements

Proven experience preparing and reviewing consolidated group accounts

Experience liaising with auditors and resolving technical accounting queries

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels

Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within deadlines

Job Offer

£45,000- £55,000Competitive salary dependent on experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to complex statutory reporting and consolidated group accounts

Opportunity to become a key reviewer and technical specialist within the team

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Involvement in mentoring and developing junior staff

Diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate groups

Broad exposure across accounting, reporting and tax-related matters

Long-term career development within a high-performing professional services environment