Senior Accountant

Four-Squared-Recruitment-1; Dudley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Clear career progression opportunities

Support towards professional qualificAt

Job summary

Four-Squared-Recruitment-1 in Dudley is partnering with a well-established accountancy practice to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join their close-knit team.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, handling accounts preparation, audit and advisory work, while developing junior staff and strengthening client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment is essential.
• Strong accounts preparation experience across entities.
• Audit experience including planning and fieldwork is advantageous.
• Knowledge of corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, CIS and PAYE is desirable.
• Experience managing a client portfolio and direct communication with owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across accounts preparation, audit and advisory services.
• Prepare statutory accounts for various entities and review management accounts.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a key contact.
• Attend client meetings and provide practical business guidance.
• Support and contribute to audit assignments and tax computations.

Skills

Practice accounting experience

Accounts preparation

Audit experience

Tax knowledge

Portfolio management

Client communication

Supervising junior staff

Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA)

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that values practical experience, client relationships, and genuine progression opportunities?
We’re partnering with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Dudley that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join their close-knit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant who enjoys a varied role, combining client accountancy work with audit assignments, while also taking ownership of client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members.
The firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, partnerships, sole traders and limited companies, offering exposure to diverse and interesting work. With a clear progression pathway and regular performance reviews, this role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their practice career.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients while supporting the wider practice across accounts preparation, audit and advisory services.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Attending client meetings and providing practical business advice
• Supporting and contributing to audit assignments
• Reviewing bookkeeping work and overseeing junior team members
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns
• Liaising directly with HMRC regarding client matters and enquiries
• Assisting with tax planning opportunities for individuals and businesses
• Supporting workflow management, deadlines and team development
• Working closely with the Practice Manager and wider leadership team

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced practice accountants who demonstrate strong technical capability alongside excellent client-facing skills.
You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment (essential)
• Strong accounts preparation experience across a range of business entities
• Audit experience, ideally including planning, fieldwork and completion stages
• Good knowledge of corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, CIS and PAYE
• Experience managing a client portfolio
• Confidence communicating directly with business owners and stakeholders
• Experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff
• A proactive, "can-do" approach with the ability to take ownership of your work
• Professional qualifications (ACA / ACCA) are preferred but not essential for the right candidate

Candidates from small to medium-sized independent practices will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Flexible hours
• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Support towards professional qualifications where appropriate

Why Join?

This is a firm that genuinely values practical experience, client service and professional development. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your contribution will be recognised, your career progression supported and your work varied and engaging.
If you’re an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers responsibility, client exposure and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.