Business Advisory – Senior Accountant (Top 50 Firm) 50K per annum

Job Description

Location: Derby
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday

We are seeking an Accounts & Business Services Senior to join our expanding team. While all work is reviewed by a manager, this role operates largely independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements from client source records, including necessary supporting schedules for manager review.
• Perform regular bookkeeping for clients, including the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Participate in the planning of relevant work assignments.
• Mentor and guide trainee/junior staff, delegate tasks as needed, and suggest assignments for team members.
• Follow up on outstanding client queries and manage the progress of your assignments.
• Take responsibility for certain assignments, coordinating Ashgate’s services and planning for internal reviews.
• Travel to clients’ premises for meetings or other work as required. Some overtime may be necessary.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• ACA/ACCA qualified or currently pursuing qualification.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Outstanding time management abilities.
• A desire to develop and advance professionally.
• 4+ years of experience in accountancy practice in the UK.

What We Offer:

• VIP career and personal development plans.
• Generous holiday allowance starting from 33 days, including bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support packages.
• Office closure during Christmas and New Year.
• Opportunities for charity and social events.
• Access to sports teams.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working options.
• Flexible hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Company sick pay and life insurance.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.