Practice - Accounts Senior - Coventry

Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £35000 to £48000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5605

Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice - Coventry - Up to £48,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £35,000 - £48,000, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Office-based with occasional local travel

The Opportunity

A well-established independent accountancy practice in Coventry is looking to recruit an Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA accountant (or an experienced QBE) to take on a varied role supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients, owner-managed businesses, and not-for-profit organisations.

Working closely with managers and partners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, and advisory support, while also helping to mentor junior members of the team.

The firm prides itself on providing a supportive and collaborative working environment, with strong emphasis on professional development and long-term career progression within the practice.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accounting services across a varied client portfolio within a busy accountancy practice environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing statutory accounts for SME clients in line with FRS102 (1A) and FRS105

  • Assisting with group accounts preparation and basic corporation tax computations

  • Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns

  • Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero and Sage

  • Supporting the delivery of work across a varied client base including owner-managed businesses and charities

  • Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain financial information

  • Ensuring work is delivered to deadline and within agreed budgets

  • Assisting managers and partners with ad hoc client assignments

  • Providing on-the-job guidance and mentoring to trainees and junior team members

  • Supporting the wider team to maintain high technical and professional standards

About You

The firm is looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working closely with clients and delivering high-quality work within a professional accountancy practice environment.

You will ideally have:

  • ACCA / ACA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience

  • Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice

  • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients

  • Knowledge of FRS102 and FRS105

  • Experience with cloud accounting systems such as Xero or Sage

  • A good understanding of VAT, bookkeeping, and general accounting compliance

  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients

  • The ability to manage workloads and meet multiple deadlines

Experience with grant audits or independent examinations would be beneficial but is not essential.

A full UK driving licence is preferred as occasional local travel may be required.

The Firm

This established Coventry-based accountancy practice supports a wide range of SMEs, business owners, charities, and growing organisations across the region.

The firm provides a full range of accounts, audit, tax, and advisory services, with a strong focus on building long-term relationships with clients and delivering proactive advice.

You will be joining a friendly and collaborative team environment where development, knowledge sharing, and career progression are actively encouraged.

Benefits

  • Salary of £35,000 - £48,000 depending on experience 

  • Structured training and professional development opportunities

  • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • Life assurance after qualifying period

  • Ongoing internal training and mentoring

Who This Role Would Suit

This position would suit:

  • An Accounts Senior looking to join a well-established independent accountancy practice

  • A part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA accountant

  • An experienced practice accountant seeking more client responsibility

  • Someone who enjoys working with SME and owner-managed business clients

Apply

If you are looking for a varied Accounts Senior role within a growing Coventry accountancy practice, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For more information, please contact the below:

Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com