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Senior Accountant

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading independent firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Accountant with a minimum of five years’ experience in UK practice.
  • The position offers a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum and includes benefits such as a company pension and enhanced annual leave.
  • Candidates must be AAT or ACCA/ACA qualified and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Responsibilities include managing a varied client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and supporting junior staff.
  • This full-time, permanent role also provides opportunities for continued professional development and flexible working options.
Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you the standout Senior Accountant we’re looking for?

This Senior Accountant job in Birmingham is available with a leading firm and will suit a career driven candidate with a strong all-rounder skillset.

We’re looking for an AAT or ACCA/ACA qualified Senior Accountant with a proven track record of supporting clients within UK practice.

Are you a Semi Senior ready for the next step up in your practice career? Or perhaps you’re already at Senior level and looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm.

Can you answer yes to these questions?

  • Are you an excellent communicator who can build enhanced relationships with clients and colleagues alike?
  • Are you a proactive problem solver able to think strategically and commercially to steer a diverse portfolio?
  • Can you deliver a high standard of technical knowledge alongside valuable interpersonal skills?

If so, this Senior Accountant job in Birmingham could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Purpose

  • Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the senior management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
  • Preparation of statutory accounts for Limited companies and Sole Traders
  • Preparation of accounts from core records, using FRS 105 and/or FRS 102
  • Review of accounts prepared by junior team members
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns
  • Filing accounts and ensuring accurate accounts are produced and submitted to Companies House on time
  • Liaise with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries.
  • Lead fieldwork at clients’ premises when required
  • Support junior staff, including reviewing work and supporting their professional development.
  • Identify new processes and ways to increase efficiency.
  • Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations.
  • Champion your own professional development, regularly undertaking training opportunities.
About This Firm

This Senior Accountant job is available with a leading independent firm in Birmingham with an established presence across the UK.

This successful accountancy practice has ambitious growth plans and will suit a driven candidate who can support this positive trajectory.

Offering a full suite of support across accountancy, tax and business advisory, this firm is proud of its large, diverse, and loyal client portfolio.

What’s On Offer
  • £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Flexible working options
  • Continued professional development
  • Modern offices and free on-site parking
  • Inclusive company values
Job Requirements
  • AAT or ACCA/ACA qualified with a minimum of five years’ experience in UK practice
  • A proven track record of managing a client portfolio, including monitoring commercial aspects
  • Strong working knowledge of software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
  • Good IT skills
  • 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.

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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.