Experienced Senior Accountant - #2129053

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers genuine progression, variety and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility? Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team in Birmingham, with a clear pathway towards a supervisory position.
Based in a supportive and professional accountancy environment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio while developing their technical knowledge and leadership experience.

As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of a broad range of client work, from statutory accounts and tax compliance through to management information and more specialist projects. You will work closely with managers, clients and junior colleagues, building the experience needed to progress your career.
The role offers excellent exposure within the accountancy sector, including the opportunity to support work across areas such as due diligence, valuations and other ad-hoc advisory projects.

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and a range of owner-managed businesses
• Producing consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups
• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance
• Reviewing straightforward VAT returns
• Producing management accounts and financial information
• Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries professionally
• Supporting and developing less experienced members of the team
• Working closely with managers and assisting with wider client projects
• Responding to external auditor queries and supporting the audit process
• Organising your own workload, schedules and priorities to meet deadlines
• Getting involved in additional work including valuations, due diligence and specialist projects

To succeed as a Senior Accountant, you will ideally bring:

• At least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification, either qualified or actively studying
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Good working knowledge of Xero and confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to managing your workload
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and a commitment to producing accurate work
• The ability to remain organised and focused when managing competing deadlines
• A genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and progressing your career

Experience with IRIS, Alpha, QuickBooks or Sage 50 would also be advantageous, as would a strong awareness of how technology can support modern accountancy services.

• £32,000-£39,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification level
• Flexible working options
• 23 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for each year of service
• Study support towards relevant professional qualifications
• Enhanced pension contributions above the statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for progression towards a supervisory role
• Relaxed dress code
• On-site parking

This is a strong opportunity for a capable practice professional who wants to broaden their experience, increase their responsibility and join a team that will actively support their development in Birmingham.