Technical Accountant

Addington Ball; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Accountant in Royal Leamington Spa. The role involves reviewing accounts for compliance, training junior staff, and optimizing departmental processes. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical skills and experience in software like Xero and QuickBooks. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Wellness initiatives

Flexitime

Casual dress

Social events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven practice experience in accounting.
• Experience reviewing consolidated and audited accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge in compliance standards like FRS 102, FRS 105, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Review draft accounts files for compliance.
• Support and train junior team members.
• Oversee the accounts department.
• Review tax computations.
• Provide feedback to colleagues.

Skills

Technical knowledge in accounting

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Looking for a role that gives you more than just numbers?

As a Technical Accountant, you ll have the chance to shape processes, support the next generation of accountants and step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact.

This role is perceived as a vital position within the team, reviewing accounts files to ensure they adhere to compliance requirements prior to client submissions.

This isn t all about compliance though it s about being at the heart of an accountancy practice that values its people. If you re tired of long hours with little reward, here you ll find balance, flexibility and a genuine focus on career desires. You ll work closely within a social, supportive team, with the space to grow your technical skills while assisting others to do the same.

In support of and reporting directly to a Partner, this is an excellent opening for a technically robust qualified accountant that is seeking autonomy in their work and work life balance within a cohesive office culture.

Role Overview

• Review draft accounts files to ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105 and GAAP
• Support and train junior team members, sharing technical updates and best practice
• Oversee the accounts department to optimise processes and efficiency
• Review sole trader, partnership and corporate tax computations
• Provide feedback to colleagues to support their professional development

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with proven practice experience
• Strong technical knowledge and experience reviewing consolidated accounts and audited accounts
• Experience using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or IRIS
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from home, typically 2/3 pattern, with multi-office location options in Warwickshire
• Private medical insurance plus wellness initiatives (including a free Fitbit!)
• Flexitime and casual dress environment with early Friday finish
• Regular social and team events
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Technical Accountant