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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Senior Accountant

Salary Range
£32,000 - £40,000
£2,667 - £3,333 / mo

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Wolverhampton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Kenton Black are delighted to be working with one of the most established and reputable accountancy practices in the Wolverhampton area who are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join their already established team.

They are dedicated to providing their clients with complete service excellence and a one-stop-shop for all their accountancy requirements. They believe in long-term business relationships and ensure that they tailor their services to suit the individual needs of each business.

As Senior Accountant you role will be working with the partners of the firm to manage a portfolio of clients, together with the supervision of junior members of the team.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Preparation of Financial statements for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
  • Corporation tax computations
  • Personal tax returns
  • Reviewing work of junior members of the team
  • Provide training to junior members of the team
  • Other adhoc assignments as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To be considered for the role of Senior Accountant you will meet the following criteria

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA
  • 5 years’ experience in an accountancy practice
  • Good working knowledge of Xero, Sage, Iris and Microsoft office applications including Word and Excel.
  • A good understanding of cloud accounting software
  • Ability to work on own initiative

SUMMARY

If you are an experienced Senior Accountant and manager of people, looking for an opportunity to put your mark on and shape the future of a small but highly established and reputable client focused company then we would like to hear from you today.

If you are ready for a fresh challenge then please APPLY TODAY

This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Dundee, Aberdeen and Worcester, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Gym membership

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wolverhampton, WV1 4DG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LBGAPERRSNRACC20PP0423

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Accountant roles across Kenton Black's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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