Senior Accountant

£45,000 - £55,000 - Clear Progression - Growing Accountancy Practice

Looking for more responsibility, greater variety and a genuine opportunity to influence the future of a growing firm?

We're working with a rapidly expanding independent accountancy practice that's built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice to owner-managed businesses. As the firm continues to grow, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering technical work and supporting the development of the wider team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice and wants to be part of a business where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised and progression is based on ability rather than hierarchy.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, acting as their trusted adviser while delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services. You'll work closely with the Partners, taking ownership of client relationships and helping to support the firm's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a range of industries.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and providing commercial insight to clients.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns completed by junior team members.
• Building strong, long-term client relationships and becoming their first point of contact.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff, helping to develop the next generation of accountants.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to clients through advisory services.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with significant UK accountancy practice experience.
• A strong background within general practice, including accounts preparation and corporation tax.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine passion for building client relationships.
• Commercially aware, proactive and keen to contribute to a growing business.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Genuine opportunities to progress as the firm continues to expand.
• A varied client portfolio with exposure to interesting and growing businesses.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution is valued.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within an ambitious and fast-growing practice.

If you're looking for a Senior Accountant role where you'll have real autonomy, direct exposure to Partners and the chance to grow with a successful practice, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential discussion.