Accountant

Oldfield Accountancy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in Coventry is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing financial reports, tax returns, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with 2-3 years of experience in accounting and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Working Hours

Profit Share Scheme

Company Car/Car Allowance

Medical Insurance

Complimentary quality lunches

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles and tax matters.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports and tax returns.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Timely delivery of company services while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support and mentor junior staff in their work.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

2-3 years of experience in accounting

Understanding of Corporation Tax

Proficient in accounting software

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Accountant - Oldfield Accountancy & Advisory is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic team in Coventry, West Midlands. The role involves working closely with senior team members to carry out routine accounting tasks.

About us

With over 45 years of experience supporting small to medium-sized businesses, Oldfield Accountancy & Advisory is more than just an accountancy firm. Based in Coventry, we are proactive tax advisers and business growth specialists. Our distinctive approach helps clients expand their businesses, optimise cash flow, maximise profitability, and build valuable enterprises, while delivering expert tax planning strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Our offer is a starting salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Profit Share Scheme, Company Car/Car Allowance & Medical Insurance (after qualifying period in role)
• Employee extras such as: Complimentary quality lunches, reward lunches, team-building days, vibrant and youthful team environment, excellent career progression opportunities, fully funded study package

Role

As an Accountant you will work alongside the Senior Accountant, assisting in the preparation of accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, and bookkeeping. You will ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with internal and statutory deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports, including statutory, management, and charitable trust accounts, and assist in preparing self-assessment, corporation, and partnership tax returns.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and provide accurate financial advice, consulting senior accountants when necessary.
• Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of company services and products while handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Support and mentor junior staff, reviewing their work and assisting with internal and external queries.
• Promote compliance with legal accounting standards and contribute to revenue maximisation, cost savings, and efficient expenditure management.

About you

As an Accountant, you will be motivated, be a part-ACA/ACCA qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with 2-3 years\' experience, and a strong grounding in accounting principles, key tax matters (Corporation Tax, Personal Tax) and accounting software. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a client-focused, solution-oriented approach are essential.

Application notes

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for our Accountant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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