Accountant

SI Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share scheme

Flexible working

Flexible hours

Modern office

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Training & development

Career progression

Dress code flexibility

Team events

Weekly fitness sessions

Job summary

SI Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a proactive bookkeeper to work with a portfolio of clients, ensuring financial records are accurate and supported by modern accounting technology.

You will handle bookkeeping, prepare management accounts, and produce year-end statements while promoting digital automation and efficient processes across client workstreams.

Qualifications

• Xero Certified with knowledge of related apps.
• At least 2 years experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience in management accounts, reporting and finance processes.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Capable of building effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping and ensure client records remain accurate.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear, meaningful insights.
• Produce year-end accounts for a variety of businesses.
• Provide responsive Xero and app-based support to clients.
• Research and recommend digital tools to improve processes.
• Support the firms social media activity where needed.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Xero

Accounting apps

Job description

Role Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, up to date, and supported by effective accounting technology. The role includes bookkeeping, accounts preparation, client support, and promoting digital automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping and ensure client records remain accurate
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear, meaningful insights
• Produce year-end accounts for a variety of businesses
• Provide responsive Xero and app-based support to clients
• Research and recommend digital tools to improve processes
• Support the firms social media activity where needed

What the Business Offers

• Full visibility of company performance
• Profit-share scheme linked to results
• No timesheets focus is on value, not hours
• Flexible working and flexible hours
• Modern office and a collaborative team culture
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Training, qualifications and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible dress code
• Regular team events and socials
• Optional weekly fitness sessions

Core Values

Stronger together, high standards, kindness, confidence to innovate, enjoying the work, and valuing family and friends.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive, proactive and a strong team player
• Capable of building effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence others
• Xero Certified with knowledge of related apps
• At least 2 years experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience in management accounts, reporting and finance processes
• Strong analytical skills using Excel or Google Sheets
• Able to deliver excellent service and impress clients

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