Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Hands-on. Career-driven. Detail-orientated.

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We're looking for a standout Senior Accountant to join a progressive firm based in Birmingham. This is an incredible opportunity to progress within a supportive and talented team of accountants, bookkeepers and advisors.

The right candidate will be a natural people-person who finds it easy to build enhanced relationships with clients and colleagues alike, all whilst delivering a high standard of technical knowledge. You'll be energetic, keen to excel and ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

Plus, you'll secure a marketing-leading salary, wealth of benefits and continuous development with a clear path to progression.

Does this Senior Accountant job in Birmingham sound like the right opportunity for you?

Don't hesitate to contact us to take a step towards a new role in practice.

Job Purpose

• Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the senior management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
• Supervision and preparation of end-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns, including HNWIs
• Preparation of management accounts, including tax planning work
• Presenting statutory year-end accounts and tax returns
• Conducting financial health checks for clients prior to year-end
• Involvement in ad-hoc work projects where required
• Delivering tax and accounting advice to clients
• Supervise junior staff, including reviewing work and supporting their professional development
• Liaising with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries
• Identifying new processes and ways to increase efficiency
• Researching and interpreting changes to taxation and accounting regulations
• Championing your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities

About This Firm

This progressive, person-centered firm based in Birmingham is recognised across the region for its diverse, loyal and growing client portfolio.

Offering continuous professional development and a wide range of modern benefits, this reputable accountancy practice is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels.

Enjoying stable growth, the talented Birmingham team is now looking for a driven candidate who can support the firm's further success.

What’s On Offer

• £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Continued professional development
• Modern office
• Life assurance
• Open and inclusive culure
• Team incentives
• Plus more

Job Requirements

• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified
• A part-qualified candidate with strong experience would also be considered
• Proven track record of bookkeeping, VAT, statutory accounts and management accounts
• Prior experience in Audit would be an advantage
• A proven track record of managing a client portfolio, including monitoring commercial aspects
• Strong working knowledge of software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation
• A team player who can also work autonomously
• A can-do attitude to problem-solving
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Birmingham and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.