Accountant Senior

Page Personnel; Cannock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional firm of chartered accountants in Cannock is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, managing tax computations, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate should have experience with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 DOE

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional development and partner exposure

Qualifications

• Solid experience using accounting and bookkeeping software.
• Comfortable preparing accounts using practice software.
• Demonstrate a proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver year-end accounts for a varied portfolio.
• Manage corporation tax computations and assist with personal tax returns.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance.
• Take ownership of client portfolio to build long-term relationships.
• Prepare and review management accounts and VAT returns.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC to resolve queries.

Skills

Experience with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Proactive and organised approach

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines effectively

Tools

IRIS

CCH

Digita

Job description

• Senior accountant to join a regional firm of chartered accountants.
• Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer.

About Our Client

Based in Cannock, this well established and successful firm acts for very wide ranging clients across varying industries and turnover to encompass sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, SMEs and OMBs. The firm has a good reputation and has been undergoing a sustained period of positive growth and they are looking to hire as a result of this. The firm also offers a supportive environment where you will be encouraged and supported to develop further in areas of technical interest.

Job Description

• Prepare and deliver year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders across multiple industries.
• Manage corporation tax computations and assist with personal tax returns where required.
• Review work prepared by junior team members, providing feedback, guidance, and mentoring to support their development.
• Take ownership of a growing client portfolio, acting as a key point of contact and building strong, long-term relationships.
• Prepare and review management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping as needed to ensure comprehensive client support.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC, resolving queries efficiently and maintaining high standards of communication.

The Successful Applicant

• Have solid experience using accounting and bookkeeping software, ideally including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage (or similar cloud-based systems).
• Be comfortable preparing accounts using practice software; experience with IRIS, CCH, or Digita would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Demonstrate a proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Thrive both independently and within a small, collaborative team where everyone supports each other.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and build long-term relationships.

What's on Offer

• Salary : £38,000-£42,000 DOE
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional development and partner exposure