Senior Accountant

Redmore Recruitment limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced Accountant (Team Leader) for a hybrid role in Newport, South Wales. The successful candidate will oversee a team, manage client relationships, and enhance the finance function. Essential requirements include ACA/ACCA qualification, team leadership experience, and strong technical knowledge. This role offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to develop into a full time role

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and managing a small team.
• Strong technical background in accounts and tax.
• Confident communicator with ability to build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services.
• Lead and mentor a small finance/accounting team.
• Ensure high-quality output and oversee workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

Proactive communication

Tax expertise

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Accountant (Team Leader) Hybrid Role

Salary £35,000, pro-rata to 3 days

Location: Newport, South Wales

Contract: Permanent/Part Time

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• A modern, supportive environment that recognises and rewards achievement
• Opportunity to develop into a full time role

Are you an experienced Accountant with proven team leadership skills looking for your next challenge? Our client, a modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants, is seeking a motivated Accountant with management experience to join their expanding team.

The Senior Accountant Role

This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an ambitious and supportive practice. Working closely with the Managing Partner, a former Big 4 Chartered Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team, managing your own portfolio of clients, and managing an overseas team of accountants to drive the finance function forward.

Senior Accountant Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services
• Leading and mentoring a small finance/accounting team
• Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring high-quality output
• Overseeing workflows and ensuring deadlines are met efficiently
• Supporting the Managing Partner with strategic finance and practice development initiatives

Why Join?

Our client does things differently. They are a forward-thinking, people-first firm built on transparency, agility, and smart advisory. Their mission is to combine deep technical expertise with modern, cloud-based tools to deliver exceptional results.

What sets them apart:

• Led by a former Big 4 accountant, bringing top-tier knowledge to growing businesses
• Digital-first, client-centric culture embrace technology to work smarter, not harder
• Supportive and collaborative team that values autonomy, personal growth, and work-life balance
• Clear and genuine progression opportunities they invest in their people and back their potential

Senior Accountant Essential Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Qualified by experience with a proven track record
• Previous experience leading and managing a small team
• Strong technical background in accounts and tax
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a dynamic, modern practice