Senior Accountant

Are you a senior practice accountant seeking a role that offers both flexibility and autonomy? If so, this "mini Partner" role is for you! ** Part time / reduced schedule also considered, 4 days, maybe 3 **

In this regionally established practice in Leamington Spa, the Senior Accountant takes ownership of their own portfolio with emphasis being on client relations, almost acting as an outsourced Finance Director.

Collaborating closely with clients is key, supporting them in a wide array of aspects including forecasting, banking, strategic tax planning as well as ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to. You'll act as their trusted advisor on a multitude of areas.

This is career opportunity that offers autonomy in work, true work life balance with hybrid & flexible working patterns including the option for part time hours as well as uncapped career progression all within a supportive, family-feel culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting your clients directly, helping them to achieve their ambitions and goals
  • Planning & preparation of accounts for a portfolio of owner managed businesses (OMBs) - limited companies, partnerships, sole traders
  • Oversee and prepare corporation tax returns, partnership and personal tax returns
  • Reviewing and providing feedback on financial accounts produced by juniors members, providing advice and guidance in their own personal professional development.

Ideal candidates will be:

  • A qualified accountant, ACCA or ACA / ICAEW or equivalent, although QBE's with prior experience in an accountancy firm will also be considered
  • Technically strong, constantly up to date with adaptations in compliance standards
  • Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice / firm as a Financial Accountant, Client Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounts Manager or similar
  • IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, TaxCalc etc).

What's on offer:

  • Base salary up to £55,000 dependent upon experience
  • Reduced schedule also considered, 4 or 3 days (salary then pro rata)
  • Hybrid working from home
  • Agile and flexible working patterns
  • Friday early finishes
  • Private medical health insurance including a free Fitbit!
  • Other Wellness programmes & initiatives
  • Regular team and social events
  • Casual office dress.

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on 01926 290 290 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/261434 - Senior Accountant

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