At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and review financial statements for diverse clients while mentoring junior team members.
- Company: Forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Birmingham with a commitment to growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, health cash plan, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent career growth and regular team socials.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on client success across various sectors.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of accounting experience and strong knowledge of UK accounting principles.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 47300 £ per year.
Forward-thinking, well-established, Birmingham-based Accountancy firm seeking to appoint a skilled Accounts Senior to join their team. With a commitment to professionalism, growth, and client satisfaction, the team is expanding to meet increasing client demand. This vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of clients across different sectors, alongside supportive colleagues in a progressive working environment.
Your new role
As an Accounts Senior in this firm, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for an established client portfolio comprising limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. You will advise clients on best practices, ensure all statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements are met, and will support the development of junior team members through mentoring and review of their work. In addition, you will liaise with external agencies such as HMRC and Companies House, assist in the improvement of internal systems and processes, and will contribute to planning initiatives and project work led by senior management.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting and strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and regulatory frameworks. You will have proven success as a Semi-Senior and will be looking to step up to Senior or will already operate as an Accounts Senior or equivalent role. You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in using a range of accounting software and advanced Excel capabilities, a high attention to detail and confident analytical ability. The ideal candidate to fit into this team will have outstanding interpersonal skills with professionalism, discretion, and client empathy and the ability to manage relationships, delegate effectively, and lead by example.
What you'll get in return
Not only does this firm offer their staff attractive salary packages tailored to experience and qualifications, alongside a host of benefits aimed at supporting both your career development and personal wellbeing, they place strong importance on work-life balance and have hybrid working and flexible start/finish times and a dedicated wellbeing team. The office is centrally located with free on-site parking. The benefits package includes company pension, health cash plan, fully funded training and CPD courses, employee discounts and regular team socials and events.
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