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Accounts Senior – Accountancy Practice
Location: Derby – Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to join a modern, forward-thinking firm that combines technical excellence with a friendly, people-first culture?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, mid-sized accountancy practice based in Derby. With over 80 staff and recent strategic growth via merger, the firm continues to expand its reach locally, nationally, and internationally. They support a diverse portfolio of businesses and individuals, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and wellbeing.
The Role
As an Accounts Senior, you’ll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, producing accounts and VAT returns, reviewing work prepared by junior team members, and acting as a key contact for clients. While your work will be reviewed by a manager, you’ll have plenty of autonomy and opportunities to develop professionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing financial statements from client records, with supporting schedules for review
Regular bookkeeping duties, including VAT returns and management accounts
Planning and managing your own workload across multiple assignments
Guiding, mentoring, and delegating to junior staff as appropriate
Managing client communications and progressing assignments to meet deadlines
Coordinating with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery
Occasional travel to client premises (paid travel); some overtime may be required
About You:
ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
Confident managing your own portfolio and working with owner-managed businesses
Tech-savvy, with knowledge of CCH or similar systems an advantage
Personable, proactive, and an excellent communicator
Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team culture
Benefits Include:
33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
Flexible working hours (between 7:30am–5:30pm) and hybrid options
Office closure over Christmas and New Year
Paid overtime or TOIL
Personal development plans and structured progression
Regular social and charity events
Modern air-conditioned office with your own allocated desk
Life insurance and company sick pay
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about this Accounts Senior opportunity in Derby.
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