Senior Practice Accountant

Swipe Right Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Permanent, full-time role in Rugby

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Swipe Right Recruitment is assisting a well-established Rugby-based accountancy practice to find a Senior Practice Accountant. You will manage your own client portfolio, delivering statutory accounts, tax returns and VAT checks while building strong client relationships.

Prospects include long-term career stability in a friendly, family-owned firm with development opportunities and a supportive team. London-style targets are balanced by a local, steady workload.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or qualified by experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across industries.
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment returns.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Produce management accounts.
• Provide accounting, taxation and business advice.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Practice Accountant

Rugby | Monday to Friday | £45,000 - £60,000 DOE | Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking to join a friendly, independent firm where your expertise is valued and your client relationships genuinely matter?

Do you enjoy supporting local businesses, building long-term relationships, and providing trusted advice across accounts, taxation and financial compliance?

Our client is a well-established, family-owned accountancy practice based in Rugby with an outstanding reputation for delivering professional, personal and reliable accountancy services to local businesses and individuals. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Practice Accountant to join their experienced and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built their career within an accountancy practice and is looking for a long-term role with a business that values loyalty, professionalism and exceptional client service.

The Role

Working Monday to Friday from the Rugby office, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, supporting sole traders, partnerships and limited companies with a wide range of accounting and taxation services.

You'll become a trusted adviser to local businesses, providing practical financial guidance while ensuring clients remain compliant with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Completing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Producing management accounts.
• Providing accounting, taxation and business advice to clients.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be qualified by experience with substantial accountancy practice experience.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and VAT.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, organised and client-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

What's On Offer?

• £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Rugby.
• Friendly, family-owned accountancy practice with an excellent reputation.
• Supportive team with long-serving colleagues.
• Loyal and established client portfolio.
• Long-term career stability with opportunities for continued professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference by supporting local businesses across the region.