Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Newport, Telford (with potential for travel to Cannock/Wolverhampton)
Package: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience), flexible working, pension, and sick pay
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (Core hours with flexibility)
A unique opportunity has arisen within a growing, multi-site Accountancy Practice for an Accountancy Senior to join their Newport office. Following the promotion of the previous Senior to Practice Manager, the firm is seeking a commercially minded professional to step into a pivotal role during an exciting period of transition and growth. This is a well-established, traditional firm that is currently undergoing a modern transformation, including system upgrades and the introduction of flexible working. The practice is part of an expanding group with a vision to grow to five locations, providing the successful candidate with access to a wide network of specialist group resources in tax and head office support. As an Accountancy Senior, you will be the face of the Newport office for a diverse portfolio of SMEs. You will play a vital role not just in file production, but in providing high-level advisory services and commercial insight directly to business owners.
Job Responsibilities
* Review financial files to ensure accuracy and compliance for a portfolio of small businesses (sub-£1m turnover).
* Provide commercial advisory work, fielding calls from clients regarding remuneration strategies and business decision‑making.
* Offer tax implications advice, understanding the broader tax landscape to provide immediate value to clients without constant escalation.
* Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day queries and strategic discussions.
* Oversee accounts preparation (FRS 105) and ensure high standards of quality across the board.
* Support the Practice Manager in implementing new digital systems and moving away from historical paper‑based records.
* Collaborate with the wider team across the Cannock and Wolverhampton sites to share resource and expertise.
Job Requirements
* A minimum of 2-3 years of Senior‑level exposure, ideally with 5+ years of total experience in an Accountancy Practice.
* Strong technical knowledge of Tax, with the ability to discuss remuneration and commercial decisions confidently with clients.
* Experience in accounts preparation for small businesses and a solid understanding of FRS 105.
* Adaptable mindset, comfortable working in an office that is transitioning from traditional paper‑based methods to modern systems.
* Excellent communication skills, with a "client‑first" approach to advisory and problem‑solving.
Salary & Benefits
* £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
* Flexible working model based on core hours across five days.
* Multi‑site options: Potential to work across different offices (Newport, Cannock, or Wolverhampton) depending on location.
* Standard pension and sick pay.
* Progression opportunities within an expanding group of practices.
* Supportive culture with a focus on team integration and professional development.
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