Senior Accountant

Space 8 Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Coventry-based Accountancy Practice. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, assist in tax returns, and mentor junior Accountants. The position offers hybrid working options, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of taxation and accounts preparation.

Benefits

Hybrid working after qualifying period

Car or car allowance

Quarterly profit share

Flexible working times

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Private medical

Free lunch delivered three days a week

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an Accountancy Practice.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and tax preparation.
• Experience in mentoring and overseeing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee financial reporting including statutory & management accounts.
• Assist and oversee tax returns for self-assessment, corporation & partnership tax.
• Support in conducting 121s and appraisals for the Junior Accounts Team.

Skills

Understanding of corporation tax

Accounts preparation

Reviewing accounts

Job description

Space 8 Recruitment are pleased to be supporting our Coventry-based Practice Client to recruit a Senior Accountant.

Who are they?

This Accountancy Practice has been established for almost 50 years and continues to thrive and grow, adopting a cutting-edge approach to accounting and advisory services. They are thoroughly modern and from their Head Quarters in Coventry they offer the services of over 40 members of staff who deliver robust tax and accounting strategies to their growing client portfolio.

The Role:

In addition to hands on accounts and tax preparation, this person will oversee and mentor junior Accountants, developing their technical knowledge.

Duties will include:

• Assist and oversee financial reporting including statutory & management accounts
• Assist and oversee tax returns for self-assessment, corporation & partnership tax
• Prepare and review dividend and interest calculations
• Support in conducting 121s and appraisals for the Junior Accounts Team

What are we looking for?

• This person will be already be working within an Accountancy Practice.
• Must have a solid understanding of corporation tax, personal tax, accounts preparation etc
• Must already have experience of reviewing accounts

What are they offering?

This Practice occupies beautiful offices in West Coventry.

Other benefits include:

• Hybrid working after a qualifying period
• A car or car allowance
• Quarterly profit share after probation
• Flexible working times, a typical day might be 8am - 4.30pm
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical
• Free lunch delivered to the office three days a week

What now?

This role is available now. Please apply straight away to be considered. Please only apply if you are an Accountant working in an Accountancy Practice.