Practice Accountant

Workforce Recruitment and Training; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in the West Midlands to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and lead relationships with clients. You will review work, support colleagues and deliver high-quality client service while stepping into greater responsibility within the team.

The role offers hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a path to strengthen the accounts function within a growing professional services business.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a varied client portfolio across accounts and platforms.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to review work to a high standard.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and support colleagues while delivering client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the preparation of year-end accounts for a portfolio of business clients.
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing corporate tax calculations and related compliance work.
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations and management information.
• Reviewing working papers, trial balances and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Planning assignments, managing deadlines and monitoring workflow across the portfolio.
• Acting as a primary contact for clients and addressing financial/technical queries.
• Escalating complex issues requiring specialist input.
• Supervising junior staff and providing guidance and feedback.
• Improving internal processes and overall client service quality.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to deliver joined-up service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical accounting

Leadership

Team supervision

Tax compliance

Job description

What's on offer?

Salary circa £40,000+, depending on experience.

Monday to Friday working pattern.

Flexible office location options within the region.

Hybrid working may be considered.

Company pension.

Convenient working environment.

The opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio.

A position offering greater responsibility, professional development and the opportunity to contribute to the wider team.

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career?

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead client relationships and play a key part in developing a successful accounts team?

I'm supporting a growing professional services business that is looking to appoint an experienced

Senior Accountant to strengthen its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established practice accountant who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio, has strong technical knowledge and is confident reviewing work, supporting colleagues and delivering a high standard of client service.

You'll take responsibility for a range of client assignments, oversee the quality of work produced within the team and act as a key point of contact for clients.

What will you be doing?

You'll take on a varied position combining technical accounting, client management and team support, including:

Managing and overseeing the preparation of year-end accounts for a portfolio of business clients.

Reviewing financial statements and ensuring work meets relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Reviewing corporate tax calculations and associated compliance work.

Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, reconciliations and management information.

Reviewing working papers, trial balances and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and quality.

Planning and coordinating assignments, managing deadlines and monitoring workflow across your portfolio.

Acting as a key contact for clients, building strong relationships and dealing confidently with financial and technical queries.

Identifying potential issues and escalating more complex matters where specialist input is required.

Supervising and supporting junior and semi-senior colleagues, providing guidance, feedback and technical assistance.

Helping improve internal processes, working practices and the overall quality of service delivered to clients.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to ensure a joined-up service.

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with more responsibility, greater client involvement and the opportunity to support a developing team, I'd love to hear from you.

I'm working directly with the business and can share more about the opportunity, team and working environment during a confidential conversation.