At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and provide expert accounting and taxation advice.
- Company: Friendly, family-owned accountancy practice with a strong local reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with long-term career stability and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference supporting local businesses while building lasting relationships.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in accountancy practice and client management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking to join a friendly, independent firm where your expertise is valued and your client relationships genuinely matter?
Do you enjoy supporting local businesses, building long-term relationships, and providing trusted advice across accounts, taxation and financial compliance?
Our client is a well-established, family-owned accountancy practice based in Rugby with an outstanding reputation for delivering professional, personal and reliable accountancy services to local businesses and individuals. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Practice Accountant to join their experienced and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built their career within an accountancy practice and is looking for a long-term role with a business that values loyalty, professionalism and exceptional client service.
The Role
Working Monday to Friday from the Rugby office, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, supporting sole traders, partnerships and limited companies with a wide range of accounting and taxation services. You will become a trusted adviser to local businesses, providing practical financial guidance while ensuring clients remain compliant with current legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
- Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Preparing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment tax returns.
- Completing and reviewing VAT returns.
- Producing management accounts.
- Providing accounting, taxation and business advice to clients.
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
- Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
- Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Providing guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification, or be qualified by experience with substantial accountancy practice experience.
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
- Experience managing your own portfolio of clients.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and VAT.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, organised and client-focused approach.
- High attention to detail and excellent time management.
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
What's On Offer?
- £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Permanent, full-time position based in Rugby.
- Friendly, family-owned accountancy practice with an excellent reputation.
- Supportive team with long-serving colleagues.
- Loyal and established client portfolio.
- Long-term career stability with opportunities for continued professional development.
- The chance to make a genuine difference by supporting local businesses across the region.
If you are looking for a long-term opportunity where your expertise will be recognised, your client relationships will be valued, and you will become part of a close-knit and respected practice, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
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