Audit & Accounts Senior

Pro Talent; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

37.5-hour week with flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Top 100 Firm in Birmingham is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to help Partners and Managers deliver high-quality audit and advisory services. The role focuses on leading audits, preparing statutory accounts, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 2 years in practice, strong technical knowledge, and proficient with Xero. Excellent communication skills and a client-centric approach are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles.
• Proficient with cloud-based software (Xero) and familiar with a range of accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading and completing audit assignments both onsite and remotely.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT, and tax returns.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff on assignments.
• Contributing to ad-hoc advisory projects and technical compliance work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear and confident communication.
• Identifying value-added services and opportunities to support clients further.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Strong communication

Accounting principles

Tools

Xero

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior – Top 100 Firm – Birmingham

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a progressive and fast-growing firm? We’re currently supporting a well-established Top 100 accountancy practice in their search for an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team in central Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on delivering high-quality, tailored audit, accounting, and advisory services across a wide range of sectors including property, not-for-profit, international, education, and agriculture.

The Role:

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you’ll play a key role in supporting Partners and Managers to deliver exceptional client service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and completing audit assignments both onsite and remotely

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT, and tax returns

• Supervising and mentoring junior staff on assignments

• Contributing to ad-hoc advisory projects and technical compliance work

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear and confident communication

• Identifying value-added services and opportunities to support clients further

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment

• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles

• Proficient with cloud-based software (e.g. Xero) and familiar with a range of accounting systems

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving ability

• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 37.5-hour working week with flexible working arrangements where possible

• A supportive, collaborative working culture with ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients

• Excellent career progression in a growing and ambitious firm

Location:

This role is based in central Birmingham, with excellent transport links. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance.