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Senior Accountant

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3GN

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading financial services firm in Coventry is seeking a Senior Accountant with a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA qualified or a finalist with UK practice experience.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, preparing financial statements, and managing client relationships.
  • The firm offers a collaborative work environment, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on employee wellbeing.
  • This full-time, permanent position also includes benefits such as generous annual leave, a company pension, and study support.
Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

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.

JobPurpose
  • 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.
About this firm

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.

Benefit from:
  • £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
Job Requirements
  • 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.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

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.?

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.