Senior Accountant

A modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Derby is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and wants a role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy and career development.

The firm has created a positive working culture built around delivering high-quality work for clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for its employees. They combine the professionalism and opportunities associated with a larger practice with the flexibility, individual support and friendly culture of a smaller firm.

The exact role can be shaped around the successful individual, with opportunities to develop towards a Client Manager position over time.

The Senior Accountant role

As a Senior Accountant, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients and take responsibility for delivering a high-quality service.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing a portfolio of accountancy practice clients
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, on time and within budget
• Managing statutory deadlines, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Working closely with clients to understand their financial and accounting needs
• Leading pre and post year-end meetings with clients
• Preparing actions and follow-up points from client meetings
• Providing a high level of client service and dealing with any queries or concerns
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior members of the team
• Supporting the training, mentoring and development of junior staff
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working
• Taking an active role in the continued development and growth of the practice

 Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Some home working available each week
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• 38 days’ holiday, including a Christmas shutdown
• Bonus scheme
• Commission scheme
• Pension scheme
• Training and career development opportunities
• Genuine progression towards Client Manager and beyond
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Free car parking
• Regular social events and team celebrations
• Friendly and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern accountancy practice where your role can develop alongside your experience and ambitions.