Senior Accountant

Dot Recruit; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting services to clients. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, corporate tax computations, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have 3-4+ years in an accountancy practice, be actively studying ACCA or ACA, and possess a strong understanding of accounting principles. The role offers flexible working hours, hybrid options, and significant study support for professional development.

Benefits

Full study support for ACCA/ACA

Flexible working hours

Core hour options

Buy/Sell Holiday policy

CPD and subscriptions paid

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Comfortable using accounting software.
• A friendly, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for various entities.
• Preparing corporate tax computations.
• Taking responsibility from planning through to completion.
• Supporting and reviewing work of juniors.
• Building strong client relationships.

Skills

3–4+ years in an accountancy practice environment

Solid experience preparing accounts

Great attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Actively studying towards ACCA or ACA

Tools

Xero

Sage

Iris

Job description

Job Description

Role Description

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services to a wide range of owner-managed businesses, sole traders and SMEs. From preparing year-end accounts or management accounts, to supporting trainees and maintaining client relationships – no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Directors to ensure deadlines are met, queries are dealt with proactively, and clients feel supported and in safe hands.

Your responsibilities will include

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Preparing corporate tax computations and liaising with our tax team where needed
• Taking responsibility for jobs from planning through to completion
• Supporting and reviewing the work of trainees and juniors
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 3–4+ years in an accountancy practice environment
• Actively studying towards ACCA or ACA (ideally a few exams away from qualifying)
• Solid experience preparing accounts and working directly with clients
• A good understanding of accounting and tax principles
• Comfortable using accounting software (we use Xero, Sage, and Iris)
• Great attention to detail and time management skills
• Friendly, can-do attitude with strong communication skills

Benefits

• Full study support AAT / ACCA / ACCA / CTA and more
• Course fees funded
• Study leave plus your exam day given as additional paid leave. (Depending on your format of study)
• Supportive colleagues, who are either going through their studies or have already completed them
• Flexible working
• Core hours of 10-4, with flexible working around these times (i.e start time from 8am)
• Core hours can be reduced to 10-3pm on one day per week to allow for an early finish.
• You are free to plan how / when you complete your 37.5 hours over the week- so you have flex for longer and shorter days to tailor your working week around home life!
• Hybrid working options after a qualifying period
• Buy / Sell Holiday policy so you can adjust your annual leave to suit your lifestyle
• Appraisals and Pay Reviews. Our pay awards are based on both study success, but just as importantly your workplace progress. For those undertaking professional studies, we complete a performance and pay review every 6 months.
• TOIL system - you can accrue Time Off In Lieu each year. (We ask the team to build this up where possible during busy periods, and take 3 of those days over the Christmas break when we close the office completely.)
• Paid Overtime is also available. During busy periods, we often award this at time and a third.
• Auto enrolment pension with People’s Pension.
• Dress for your Day policy- if you are office based for the day, smart casual clothing is welcomed.
• BUPA Health Cash Plan - providing support and cash back on day-to-day health related expenses such as eye tests and dental.
• WOW team treats (donuts, lunch, cakes, pumpkin carving competition, charity bake off etc)
• Summer social event (sometimes with your smaller team, sometimes the whole firm)
• Fun Christmas party
• CPD and subscriptions paid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Client referral bonus for new clients that you bring to the practice