Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

This independent firm of accountants in Stafford is seeking a part of fully qualified accountant ready to step into a position of leadership in exchange for a great salary, hybrid working and the opportunity to be part of close-knit and winning team in The Midlands.

This Senior Accountant job in Stafford is a fantastic opportunity for a capable candidate who is eager to be an integral team member of a modern and agile firm.

You'll be ambitious and career minded and motivated by a clear path to progression. You’ll be eager to build on your existing skillset and be driven to deliver excellence to a significant portfolio of loyal clients. As a key client contact, you'll be a strong communicator and proactive problem solver, highly organised and commercially minded, as well being able to set an example to junior staff. This role will also include supervisory duties and the requirement to coach and develop the junior team.

Does this Senior Accountant job in Stafford sound like it could be your next professional challenge? If so, don't be slow in registering your interest as this client moves quickly and this post won't be vacant for long.

Job Purpose

• Provide a full suite of accountancy support to a varied client portfolio.
• Preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Manage workflow and ensure client expectations and deadlines are being met.
• Coaching and mentoring of the junior team.
• Support with general accountancy services and business advice.
• Build trusted relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence.
• Support the firm’s growth by identifying new service lines for clients.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required.
• Act as a trusted support to the Managers and Partners.

About this firm

A provider of both general accounting services and full business advisory, this firm is an accountants of choice in Stafford, The Midlands and the UK.

The firm fosters a supportive working environment and opportunities to join this experienced team are highly sought-after amongst candidates.

Looking for a like-minded professional who can hit the ground running but benefit from significant Partner support as a key part of the team, this Senior Accountant job in Stafford is a fantastic opportunity for a standout accountant that wants to work with an employer who will commit to their onward success and support them to pursue their journey all the way up to the role of Partner.

Benefit from:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• A varied role within a forward-thinking firm
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, QBE or a finalist with previous practice experience.
• Significant accountancy experience within practice.
• Good knowledge across accountancy systems.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• A proactive problem-solver.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Enthusiastic to build on existing skillset, learning from an experienced team.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Stafford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.