Trevor James Recruitment
Senior Accountant
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I'm currently working with a highly respected and growing independent accountancy practice in Coventry that's looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of practice but is looking to move away from spending every day producing accounts. Instead, you'll play a key role reviewing work, supporting junior staff and ensuring clients receive the highest quality service.
The firm has built an excellent reputation for working closely with owner-managed businesses, providing proactive accounting, tax and advisory services. They invest heavily in their people and offer a modern working environment with genuine opportunities to progress your career.
The Opportunity
This isn't your typical Senior Accountant role. You'll become a trusted technical expert within the team, taking ownership of reviewing work before it reaches clients. Alongside this, you'll mentor junior accountants, help develop their technical abilities and work closely with management to maintain exceptional standards across the department.
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You'll work with a varied portfolio ranging from small limited companies through to larger groups, meaning no two days are ever quite the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
- Reviewing Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and Partnership Tax returns
- Preparing and reviewing tax planning calculations including dividends and interest
- Building strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients
- Coaching and mentoring junior members of the team
- Supporting the Team Manager with technical guidance and staff development
- Resolving client and internal technical queries
About You
To be considered you'll ideally have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- Strong experience working within an accountancy practice
- Experience reviewing the work of other team members
- Good knowledge of statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and Personal Tax
- Experience working with medium-sized businesses and group accounts
- Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and clients
- A proactive approach with high attention to detail
- The confidence to take ownership of technically challenging work
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This role would suit someone who enjoys helping others develop, maintaining high technical standards and becoming a go-to person within the team.
What's On Offer?
- Salary between £44,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance (following qualifying period)
- Profit share scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Free quality lunch four days per week
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Regular team lunches and social events
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Interested?
If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can genuinely add value beyond simply producing accounts, I'd be delighted to tell you more. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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