Senior Accountant / Auditor in Birmingham

Senior Accountant / Auditor in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time No working from home possible
Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an experienced Senior Audit Accountant / Manager to join a successful Accountancy practice in Dudley. This role requires a well-rounded accounting and audit professional with strong technical expertise, excellent client management abilities, and proven leadership skills. You will play a key role in overseeing accounts, audits, tax matters, and staff development while working closely with partners and the practice manager.

80% Accounts / 20% Audit

The role is 5 days a week onsite, with flexible working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Preparation

  • Sole traders
  • Partnerships
  • Limited companies
  • Charities and not-for-profit organisations

Audit

  • Lead and conduct audits for medium-sized companies
  • Ensure compliance with statutory disclosure requirements
  • Address audit risks and issues

Management Accounts

  • Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management accounts
  • Oversee bookkeeping processes

Software & Systems

  • Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
  • Accounts production software
  • Tax software

Taxation

  • Corporation Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • VAT
  • CIS
  • PAYE
  • Tax planning
  • Research complex tax matters
  • Handle HMRC enquiries

Staff Management & Leadership

  • Oversee and mentor junior staff
  • Manage workloads, timetables, budgets
  • Support team development and morale

Client Management

  • Main point of contact for assigned clients
  • Handle client communications
  • Conduct face-to-face client meetings

About You

  • Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Ownership of tasks and projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Professional qualification preferred (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment

Contact Details:

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team