Accounts & Business Advisory Senior

Dains Accountants & Advisers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension scheme with life assurance

Private medical insurance options

Cycle to work programme

Team events and social activities

Career progression and development

Job summary

Dains Accountants & Advisers in Derby is seeking a Senior to join the Accounts & Business Advisory team. You will prepare statutory and management accounts, oversee trainees and semi-seniors, and manage a small client portfolio under the direction of the Manager/Partner.

This is a dynamic, collaborative environment that values growth and technical excellence, with mentoring from experienced seniors and opportunities to develop leadership, client management and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with knowledge of the main accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare statutory and management accounts to a high standard.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Experience supervising trainees and junior staff.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare statutory and management accounts to a good standard ready for Manager/Partner review.
• Work confidently at clients’ premises on a variety of matters.
• Efficiently plan jobs for preparation for self or trainees/technicians and ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Perform detailed technical work, contribute to technical or other discussions with the client, showing commercial awareness, skill and initiative in handling complex matters.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of current technical matters.
• Proactively provide appropriate training and supervision to more junior team members.
• Advise clients on basic accounting and tax matters.
• Oversee a small number of clients including managing workflow, preparation, review and meeting statutory deadlines, at the direction of the Manager/Partner.
• Proactively identify added value items for the client and highlight to Manager/Partner as appropriate.
• Support Manager/Partner in existing client relationships and play a key role in maintaining these relationships.
• Deal with client day to day queries in an efficient manner with minimal input from Manager/Partner.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Client management

Budgeting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Department: Accounts & Business Advisory

Location: Derby

Description

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,200 employees, we are seeking a Senior to join our innovative and forward-thinking Accounts & Business Advisory team, to support the Dains group.

You will be responsible for preparing high quality, accurate accounts, assisting in the progression of trainees and semi-seniors, and overseeing a small number of clients at the direction of the Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and personable individual to join a supportive team, where experienced senior members are always available to mentor, guide, and help you grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare statutory and management accounts to a good standard ready for Manager/Partner review.
• Work confidently at clients’ premises on a variety of matters.
• Efficiently plan jobs for preparation for self or trainees/technicians and ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Perform detailed technical work, contribute to technical or other discussions with the client, showing commercial awareness, skill and initiative in handling complex matters.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of current technical matters.
• Proactively provide appropriate training and supervision to more junior team members.
• Advise clients on basic accounting and tax matters.
• Oversee a small number of clients including managing workflow, preparation, review and meeting statutory deadlines, at the direction of the Manager/Partner.
• Proactively identify added value items for the client and highlight to Manager/Partner as appropriate.
• Support Manager/Partner in existing client relationships and play a key role in maintaining these relationships.
• Deal with client day to day queries in an efficient manner with minimal input from Manager/Partner.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Education: You preferably hold an ACA or ACCA qualification, with knowledge of the main accounting systems in the marketplace
• Technical Skills: You are able to offer a range of accounting services to clients including the preparation of statutory/management accounts to a good standard ready for Manager/Partner review.
• Communication Skills: You are credible and able to build strong trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You regularly communicate progress and challenges with team members and your line manager.
• Teamwork: A team player who leads by example, you provide training and supervision to junior team members in respect of processes, practices and systems/software, offering constructive feedback when appropriate. You take ownership of delivery for tasks, planning and scheduling your work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
• Strategic Vision: You demonstrate strategic awareness and are able to apply your knowledge to understand and articulate the wider impact of the Accounts & Business Advisory team to other specialisms.

Join us to advance your expertise in a dynamic environment where growth and learning are prioritised and your ability to lead and collaborate is valued and nurtured.

Job Benefits

At Dains, we’re committed to helping our people build rewarding careers in an environment where they can learn, develop and succeed. From day one, you’ll be supported to grow your skills, broaden your experience and shape a career that reflects your ambitions.

We offer ongoing professional development tailored to your role, strengths and future goals, supported by clear career pathways so you can see how you’ll progress.

Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell days
• Financial security through life assurance and a competitive pension scheme, with access to private medical insurance through both company-funded and self-funded options
• Greener travel options through our electric car scheme and cycle to work programme
• A vibrant social culture with regular team and firm-wide events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family through life’s important moments
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion and connection
• “Dains in the Community”, supporting charity, wellbeing and local initiatives