Accounts Senior

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant / Accounts senior to join a well-established accountancy practice in Redditch, providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses.

It is offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (negotiable) plus benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior, you will focus on managing client accounts, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance. While the role is primarily accounting-focused, you will gain exposure to client advisory responsibilities and have the opportunity to develop into a Client Manager by taking on a portfolio of clients and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, P11Ds, and management accounts.
• Support clients with accounting and tax compliance, identifying opportunities for tax planning.
• Work closely with clients to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality service.
• Collaborate with senior staff on projects and advisory tasks.
• Support and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation, and best practices.

Note: This role is ideal for candidates looking to step up into a Client Manager position in the future-full client management experience is not required immediately.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in roles such as Accounts Senior, Practice Accountant, Senior Accountant, Client Accountant, Client Manager, Accounts Manager, or similar.
• At least 5 years' experience in a UK-based accountancy practice.
• ACCA or ACA qualified (CTA is an advantage).
• Strong experience with Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
• Experience with Iris preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Flexitime options
• Private medical insurance
• Health Assured Programme and sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Real opportunities for career progression in a supportive and dynamic environment

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to advance their career, take on more responsibility, and eventually step into a client management role.