Senior Accountant - Public Practice Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

We’re proud to be representing a leading financial services firm in Coventry who are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. With a commitment to excellence, this employer provides a collaborative and supportive work environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of their own client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.

If this sounds like your wheel house and you’re an ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist accountant with UK practice experience, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for a diverse and significant client portfolio.
• Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
• Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
• Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

This multi-office, regional firm values work-life balance, providing flexible arrangements when feasible. Employee wellbeing is a priority, and they offer competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits.

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Generous annual leave
• Company pension
• Defined pathway of professional progression
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Quarterly bonus schemes
• Free car parking
• Retail discounts
• Regular social events
• Wellbeing incentives
• Enhanced statutory leave
• Study support

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, a finalist or qualified by experience.
• A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, cloud software, and CCH.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to oversee workflow.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Walsall and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.?