Senior Practice Accountant

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dependable Senior Accountant for a hands-on role in an established accountancy practice. You will prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns and Self Assessment tax returns, across a varied client portfolio, and review work done by junior colleagues.

The ideal candidate has solid practice experience, a methodical approach, and can manage deadlines independently while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an accountancy practice, preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Good working knowledge of VAT, Self Assessment and corporation tax.
• Careful eye for detail and ability to spot inconsistencies before they become problems.
• Steady, organised approach to managing deadlines and a varied workload.
• Confidence reviewing figures and checking work prepared by others.
• Helpful, approachable manner when supporting junior colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and deliver consistently good work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Compute corporation tax and prepare VAT returns.
• Handle Self Assessment tax returns and ensure compliance.
• Review work done by junior colleagues for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Accounts experience

VAT knowledge

Self Assessment

Corporation tax

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Team support/mentoring juniors

Education

A relevant accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Senior Accountant

Permanent

Stoke-on-Trent

£35,000 - £40,000

Experienced, accurate and happy to get stuck into the detail?

We're looking for a dependable and experienced Senior Accountant to join an established accountancy practice in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the practical side of accountancy, is confident managing their own workload and takes pride in producing accurate, well-prepared accounts and tax returns.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of clients, preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, VAT returns and Self Assessment tax returns, alongside checking work completed by junior colleagues.

We're looking for someone who knows their stuff, has a methodical approach and is happy working through their workload efficiently and thoroughly. You'll be comfortable working independently, keeping on top of deadlines and maintaining consistent standards without needing lots of direction.

You'll also be a reliable point of contact for junior team members who need a bit of technical guidance or a second opinion.

What matters most is that you're good at what you do, take pride in getting things right and enjoy being hands-on. You don't need to be chasing the next promotion or looking to overhaul the way things are done. We need someone who values doing a solid job, day in and day out.

What you'll bring

• Solid experience in an accountancy practice, preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Good working knowledge of VAT, Self Assessment and corporation tax.
• A careful eye for detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies before they become problems.
• A steady, organised approach to managing deadlines and a varied workload.
• Confidence reviewing figures and checking work prepared by others.
• A helpful, approachable manner when supporting junior colleagues.
• The ability to get on with the job, work independently and deliver consistently good work.

Experience with Xero and TaxCalc would be beneficial, alongside a relevant accountancy qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA.

The role

You'll be joining an established practice where accuracy, consistency and reliability are valued. The focus is on getting the day-to-day work done properly, looking after clients and supporting the team.

If you're an experienced accountant who enjoys the routine of practice work, likes to keep busy and takes satisfaction in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.