Corporate Accountant

Trace; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wealth management firm in South Birmingham is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their Finance team. The role consists of financial accounting, management reporting, and business partnering. Ideal candidates will hold a recent Chartered Accountant qualification and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Training and qualifications support

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Health benefit schemes

Flexible working options

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Recently qualified Chartered Accountant from a Top 20 accountancy practice.
• Experience in the financial services industry would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to work with finance and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting the management accounts with analysis.
• Taking ownership of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Assisting with preparation of financial statements and regulatory returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

02nd September, 2025 Trace is recruiting a Corporate Accountant to join the Finance team of a wealth management firm based in South Birmingham. It\'s an extremely varied role covering financial accounting, management reporting and business partnering.

Your Role

• Preparing and presenting the management accounts with supporting analysis and commentary.
• Taking ownership of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory returns.
• P&L reporting and commentary analysis.
• Producing financial analysis; and supporting senior management decision-making.
• Business partnering with different departments to inform the accuracy of accounting entries.
• Supporting the annual audit process.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and re-forecast through reporting tasks.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• Recently qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA) from a Top 20 accountancy practice.
• Experience in financial services industry would be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills so that you can have confidence to work with finance and business partners.
• Team player, with a willingness to learn new skills and add value.

Benefits

• Training and qualifications support.
• Contributory pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus.
• Health benefit schemes including gym subscriptions and dental care.
• Flexible working options and competitive holiday allowance.
• Enhanced Maternity, adoptive, and paternity pay.
• Loyalty bonus and additional holiday days based on length of service.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Social events.

If you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria, and are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging role, please apply today by sending an updated copy of your CV. Unfortunately visa sponsorship is not possible for this role.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles.

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to. We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates who fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.