Audit & Accounts Senior

Pro Talent; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Birmingham seeks an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team. You will lead audit assignments, prepare financial statements, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with strong communication skills and proficiency in cloud-based accounting software. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

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.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Accounting and taxation principles

Proficient with cloud-based software (e.g. Xero)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Confident communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

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.

Ready to advance your audit and accounts career in a dynamic and supportive firm? Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity!