Senior Accountant in Coventry

Take ownership of complex reporting and review work. Gain exposure to consolidated groups, technical accounting matters.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing accountancy and advisory firm that provides a broad range of services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate groups. With a reputation for delivering high-quality advice and building long-term client relationships, the firm continues to invest in experienced professionals who can help drive technical excellence and support the development of junior talent. This role sits within a growing team and offers exposure to a wide variety of clients, from entrepreneurial businesses through to larger group structures requiring consolidated reporting. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who wants to play a greater role in review, oversight and team development.

Job Description

• Review statutory accounts prepared by junior and part-qualified team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Review and support the preparation of management accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Prepare and review consolidated group accounts for more complex client structures.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for accounting and reporting queries.
• Liaise directly with external auditors and respond to audit queries efficiently.
• Identify areas for improvement and maintain high quality standards across assignments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear and commercial advice.
• Support, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure client deadlines and service standards are consistently achieved.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience reviewing and overseeing the work of others rather than solely preparing accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing consolidated group accounts.
• Experience liaising with auditors and resolving technical accounting queries.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within deadlines.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £55,000 competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to complex statutory reporting and consolidated group accounts.
• Opportunity to become a key reviewer and technical specialist within the team.
• Significant client interaction and responsibility.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm.
• Involvement in mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate groups.
• Broad exposure across accounting, reporting and tax-related matters.
• Long-term career development within a high-performing professional services environment.