Senior Accountant

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run accountancy practice in Coventry is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their friendly team. The candidate should have proven experience in an accountancy practice and be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE. Key responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts and handling client communications. This role offers hybrid working post-probation, competitive salary, and support for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Free parking

Company Pension 3% contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge related to ACA/ACCA or QBE.
• Confident in managing a varied portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for clients.
• Completion and submission of self-assessment and corporation tax returns.
• Direct client liaison including meetings and correspondence.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of tax principles

Client management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

Coventry

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working (post-probation)

Benefits

• Supportive, close-knit team in a friendly and collaborative office environment

• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors

• Opportunities for progression as the practice continues to grow

• Free parking

• Company Pension 3% contribution

About the Role:

We are working with a well-established and growing family-run accountancy practice in Coventry who are looking to add a Senior Accountant to their friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who has built their career within a practice environment, and is looking for a long-term, stable position with real client ownership and partner support.

Whether you're ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience (QBE), we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for a variety of clients

• Completion and submission of self-assessment and corporation tax returns

• Strong working knowledge of Accounts and Tax principles

• Direct client liaison - including meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence

• Providing proactive support to the partner and assisting with client queries

• Handling a portfolio of clients independently with minimal supervision

• Reviewing junior staff work and assisting with their development

• Keeping up to date with accounting standards and compliance requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience within an accountancy practice is essential

• ACA / ACCA qualified, part-qualified or QBE with strong technical knowledge

• Confident in managing a varied portfolio of clients

• Experience using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS etc.)

• Strong understanding of personal and corporate tax

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

• Proactive, professional, and client-focused approach

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