Senior Accountant

Coventry Permanent View Job Description
This Senior Accountant role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio within a well-established and growing accountancy practice. You will be hands-on across accounts preparation, management accounts, and tax compliance, while supporting junior team members and working closely with managers and partners to deliver a high standard of client service.
  • Senior accountant to join a regional firm of chartered accountants.
  • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer.

About Our Client

The practice is a respected regional accountancy firm with a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and individuals across a wide range of sectors. Known for its approachable culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm places a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and personal service.

The business continues to grow steadily and invests in its people, systems, and technology. Team members benefit from hands-on experience, exposure to a broad range of work, and clear development pathways within a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Job Description

  • Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Assist with and prepare management accounts for a varied client base
  • Prepare and review corporation tax returns and support personal tax compliance
  • Support bookkeeping processes and review work using cloud accounting software
  • Liaise directly with clients, acting as a day-to-day point of contact
  • Respond to client queries and provide clear, practical accounting support
  • Review work prepared by junior staff and provide guidance where required
  • Support managers and partners with ad hoc accounting and advisory projects
  • Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with agreed deadlines



The Successful Applicant

  • Part-qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
  • Experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
  • Strong grounding in statutory accounts preparation
  • Exposure to corporation tax and basic personal tax compliance
  • Confident communicator with the ability to deal directly with clients
  • Organised, proactive, and keen to continue developing professionally



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualification level
  • Support with professional qualification and ongoing CPD
  • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
  • Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment
  • Modern systems and accounting software to support efficient working



Contact
Jamal Ganiyu
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6936849
Phone number
+441212309387

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Newly Qualified
Sector
Business Services
Location
Coventry
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jamal Ganiyu
Consultant phone
+441212309387
Job reference
JN-022026-6936849