Senior Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Royal Leamington Spa seeks a Senior Accountant to manage SME clients and lead a team. This role offers a competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth. Ideal for qualified accountants looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Early Friday finish

Electric company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reimbursement of professional subscriptions

Pension and private healthcare

Modern office space

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in client management and team leadership.
• Proficient in cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and deliver accounting services.
• Supervise and support the completion of accounts and tax returns.
• Lead and mentor a small team.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Cloud-based Accounting

Financial Advisory

Team Development

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA (ICAEW), ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Annual car & early Friday finish

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Description:

A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This firm has ambitious plans for expansion and is striving to become one of the UK's Top 100 accountancy practices.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for greater responsibility, a leadership role and a supportive working environment that values progression, innovation and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, delivering a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services
• Supervise, review and support the completion of statutory accounts, management accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic financial guidance and proactive advice to clients, fostering long-term relationships
• Involvement with departmental operations, contributing to financial planning, recruitment and internal process development.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant - ACA (ICAEW), ACCA or equivalent
• Previous or current experience gained within a UK accountancy practice as a Client Manager, Assistant Manager, Accounts Supervisor, Practice Accountant or similar
• Prior managerial, staff supervision or mentoring experience beneficial
• Proficient in cloud-based accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks etc) and MS Excel
• Organised, commercially astute and able to lead in an expansive and client-focused setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Early Friday finish (2pm), 35-hour working week
• Electric company car
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional Christmas shutdown, plus extra Birthday day off
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions
• Free on-site parking
• Pension, private healthcare, dental and vision cover
• Modern office space and a positive, collaborative company culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and ambitious Senior Accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You'll play a key role in the firm's continued growth, while working in a flexible, people-first environment.

Interested? Apply now and let's start the conversation.

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always private and confidential.

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