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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.
