Senior Accountant - #1658761

About The Firm

A Top 100 firm based in Birmingham with several partners across bordering states. Providing high-quality accounting, taxation, auditing and advisory services that help each client achieve their goals.

Provide advice to a complex client base, manage relationships and learn a variety of technical skills and work on national and international business.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with a strong background in accounting as well as experience working in a PRACTICE setting. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial management, including financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities:

-Interact with and manage clients. Client facing role immediately – meeting with companies over £200 million in revenue, providing and learning accounting advice.

-Oversee all aspects of the company's accounting and financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.

-Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

-Learn and implement financial modelling and forecasting.

-Stay up-to-date with accounting and finance best practices, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

-Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

-Manage a team of accounting professionals, including setting goals, providing feedback, and ensuring deadlines are met.

-Provide strategic financial advice and support to management to help drive business growth and profitability.

-Stay up-to-date with accounting and finance best practices, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

-ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualification, or currently studying

-2 years+ of experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably in UK Public Practice

-Has FULL working rights in the UK and will NOT require sponsorship

-Strong communication skills, adept at engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

-Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.

-Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Perks

-No time-sheets

-Paid Time Off: 35 days paid Holiday Leave

-Work from home policy, allow school pick up and drop off

-Comprehensive ACCA study support

-Three-month salary & performance reviews

-Tailored, hands-on training from Ex-Big 4 partners.

-Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & catch-ups

-Parking and bus stop on the doorstep.

-Progressive & cloud-focused firm investing in technology & your development

-Social environment, and numerous staff events

-Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events.

-Fully comprehensive Healthcare plan, including hospital cover, dental & vision.