Senior Practice Accountant in Derby

Fantastic role in an established independent Practice offering a fantastic career opportunity in a friendly team environment. As the Senior Accountant you will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery and relationship management of the firm, focusing on high-level accuracy and client satisfaction. You will take ownership of accounts preparation and client needs with clarity, energy, and a strong focus on small-to-medium practice delivery. Your primary focus will be the preparation and oversight of statutory accounts and tax compliance. Additionally, you will serve as a key point of contact for clients, utilizing your strong technical grounding to work with a good level of autonomy and explain complex financial matters with personality and professional insight. Audit experience is considered a bonus, but a strong bias toward core accounts production within a small/medium-sized practice environment is essential. This role is perfectly suited to an experienced practice professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to start immediately or at the earliest opportunity. If you are looking for a culture where your individual contributions and ability to support the team are truly recognized, look no further.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize statutory accounts and tax returns for small-to-medium-sized businesses, ensuring compliance and precision.
• Take accountability for client workflows, providing high-level technical oversight and advisory where required.
• Support audit engagements as needed, utilizing prior audit experience to add value to the firm's service offerings.
• Conduct regular client communication and manage day-to-day relationships with confidence and autonomy.
• Utilize and leverage modern accounting software and systems to optimize client deliverables.
• Drive practice efficiencies by maintaining high standards of accurate and timely file production.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience working within a small or medium-sized public practice environment is essential.
• Strong technical expertise in statutory accounts preparation and general practice compliance.
• Audit experience is highly advantageous but not strictly mandatory (strong accounts bias required). The successful candidate can be purely accounts based with no audit work - as the role can be tailored around their experience/skill set.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships and confidently manage clients.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach to managing workloads independently.

Competitive Salary: £45000- £55000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Structured Environment: A dedicated, fully office-based position offering stability, routine, and direct team collaboration.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients reporting directly to the Partner.