Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chartered Accountancy firm in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role involves managing a team of accountants, handling client queries, and preparing statutory accounts and personal tax returns. Candidates should be part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA with a minimum of four years of practice experience. Strong customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Experience with Freeagent software is preferred. This position offers the opportunity for professional advancement and engagement in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess ACCA / ACA part or full qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years of practice experience is essential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of personal accountants.
• Ensure clients receive pro-active service.
• Handle escalated client queries.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Good time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

ACCA / ACA part or full qualified

Minimum of 4 years practice experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Freeagent software

Job description

Our client is currently looking for a senior accountant to join our Clients Chartered Accountancy firm in Wolverhampton City Centre.

They are looking for a candidate with practice experience who is a minimum of AAT qualified, can prepare statutory accounts, personal tax returns, and has experience of dealing with clients over the phone and face to face.

You will act as a senior accountant overseeing a team of personal accountants who work for a portfolio of clients. You will need to have an excellent understanding of the fundamental principles of accounting and candidates with both accountancy and management experience will be looked at with particular preference.

You will be responsible for :

• Managing a small team of personal accountants
• Ensuring clients receive a pro‑active service
• Dealing with escalated client queries if and when these arise
• Preparation and submission of Statutory Accounts
• Preparation and completion of Personal Tax Returns

You will be well presented, have excellent communication skills, first class customer service skills, and good time management and organisational skills.

Essential requirements :

• ACCA / ACA part or full qualified
• Minimum of 4 years practice experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable requirements :

• ACA / ACCA Qualified
• Experience and working knowledge of IR35
• Experience of using Freeagent software
• Experience in Freelance / Contractor accounting

01702 567 302