Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Midlands | £30,000 - £39,000 + Study Support & Excellent Benefits

Looking for more than just another accountancy practice?

If you're an experienced Practice Accountant who's looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're working exclusively with a modern, ambitious and fast-growing independent accountancy and advisory firm that's continuing to invest in its people, technology and future growth.

The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service while creating a genuinely supportive environment where careers flourish. Rather than operating within a traditional corporate structure, you'll join a collaborative team where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued and progression is based on ability not simply time served.

Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a wide range of industries, you'll enjoy plenty of variety, develop your technical expertise and become a trusted adviser to your clients.

If you're looking for a business that embraces modern technology, encourages professional development and genuinely invests in its people, you'll feel right at home here.

Why Join This Firm?

This is more than just another Senior Accountant position.

You'll become part of a growing business that's committed to developing its people, promoting from within and creating long-term careers.

What you can expect:

• A varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.
• Exposure to interesting technical work beyond routine compliance.
• Modern cloud accounting software and forward-thinking processes.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow.
• Ongoing investment in training, development and professional qualifications.
• A culture where your work is recognised and your career genuinely matters.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role within the Accounts team, working closely with Managers and Directors while managing a varied portfolio of clients and building strong, long-lasting relationships. This is a hands-on role that offers plenty of variety, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work while contributing to the continued success of the team.

You'll be responsible for preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, producing consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups, and completing corporation tax returns. You'll also prepare management accounts, review straightforward VAT returns and liaise directly with clients, becoming a trusted point of contact for their day-to-day accounting needs.

Alongside your client responsibilities, you'll support and mentor junior members of the team, helping to develop their technical knowledge and confidence. You'll also work closely with Managers on a range of technical assignments, including due diligence, business valuations and other ad-hoc advisory projects, giving you exposure beyond traditional accounts preparation and the opportunity to further develop your commercial and technical expertise.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A minimum of two years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be actively working towards qualification.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine ambition to continue developing your career.
• Experience with Xero, with knowledge of IRIS, Sage or QuickBooks being advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 - £39,000 salary
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day's holiday for every completed year of service
• Fully funded study support
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health Plan benefits
• Relaxed dress code
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

Why Apply?

Opportunities like this don't come along every day.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be challenged, supported and genuinely valued, this is your chance to join a firm that's investing in its future—and yours.

Whether you're ready for your next step now or simply curious about what's available in the market, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Apply today or get in touch for a completely confidential discussion. Every application will be handled with the utmost discretion.