Job Title: Senior Accountant
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
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. xxuwjjq
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