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Audit and Accounts Semi Senior - Birmingham

Kate+Co
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a rapidly growing independent accounting and business advisory firm in the UK, recognized as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of prior accounts experience within a practice environment and offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality audit and accounting services, managing client accounts, and providing technical compliance work for corporate clients.
  • Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent computer literacy, and ideally be part qualified ACA/ACCA.
  • The firm values proactive client engagement and offers opportunities for professional development, including on-the-job coaching for trainees.
Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms. As a Top 100 Accountancy Firm, we provide bespoke audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across a diverse range of sectors, including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services. My client prides ourselves on delivering clever, tailored solutions that drive our clients' success.Purpose of the Role:To deliver high-quality audit, accounting, and client services within the Corporate Services team, contributing to the firm’s development with minimal supervision.
  • Support partners and managers in providing top-tier service to clients on compliance and planning matters.
  • Manage and deliver ad hoc projects and assignments independently.
  • Review and prepare client accounts, tax, or VAT work, ensuring all outputs meet required standards.
  • Undertake remuneration planning and provide high-level technical audit, accounts, and taxation compliance work for corporate clients.
  • Identify areas where additional services or added value can be provided, raising these with Partners.
  • Ensure all client deliverables, including paperwork and reports to HMRC, are completed accurately and dispatched within deadlines.
  • Proactively liaise with clients to gather necessary information, ensuring attention to detail and thorough questioning.
  • Monitor and manage job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, aiming to exceed targets where possible.
  • Record and maximise recovery of chargeable time.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and supervision to trainees, reviewing their assignments to ensure quality.
  • Attend relevant courses and use support networks to enhance knowledge, particularly on complex queries.
  • Review and, where necessary, prepare client tax returns, advising on payments and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Assist clients with accounting software queries, offering guidance on various platforms.
  • Participate in client seminars, networking, and business generation activities under the guidance of senior team members.
Critical Skills Required:
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and idea generation skills.
  • Strong computer literacy, particularly with accounting software.
  • Active listening skills with the ability to review and prepare accounts, tax, or VAT efficiently.
Qualifications Required:
  • Essential: Part Qualified ACA/ACCA.
  • Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience Required:
  • Essential: Prior accounts experience within a practice environment.
  • Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software, especially Xero.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.