Experienced Senior Accountant

Insite Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

23 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Health plan benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support

On-site parking

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Birmingham to join a growing team with a clear pathway to supervision. You will handle a varied client portfolio, developing technical knowledge and leadership, within a supportive accountancy environment.

You will own a broad range of work from statutory accounts and tax compliance to management information, with exposure to due diligence and advisory projects. A strong focus on client relationships and mentoring junior staff is expected.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent, qualified or actively studying.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Good working knowledge of Xero and MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies and owner-managed businesses.
• Produce consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and support clients with tax compliance.
• Review straightforward VAT returns.
• Produce management accounts and financial information.
• Support and develop less experienced team members.
• Assist with wider client projects and audits.

Skills

Two years' experience

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers genuine progression, variety and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility? Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team in Birmingham, with a clear pathway towards a supervisory position. Based in a supportive and professional accountancy environment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio while developing their technical knowledge and leadership experience.

The Role

Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers genuine progression, variety and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility? Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team in Birmingham, with a clear pathway towards a supervisory position. Based in a supportive and professional accountancy environment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio while developing their technical knowledge and leadership experience.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of a broad range of client work, from statutory accounts and tax compliance through to management information and more specialist projects. You will work closely with managers, clients and junior colleagues, building the experience needed to progress your career. The role offers excellent exposure within the accountancy sector, including the opportunity to support work across areas such as due diligence, valuations and other ad-hoc advisory projects.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and a range of owner-managed businesses
• Producing consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups
• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance
• Reviewing straightforward VAT returns
• Producing management accounts and financial information
• Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries professionally
• Supporting and developing less experienced members of the team
• Working closely with managers and assisting with wider client projects
• Responding to external auditor queries and supporting the audit process
• Organising your own workload, schedules and priorities to meet deadlines
• Getting involved in additional work including valuations, due diligence and specialist projects

What we're looking for

To succeed as a Senior Accountant, you will ideally bring:

• At least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification, either qualified or actively studying
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Good working knowledge of Xero and confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to managing your workload
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and a commitment to producing accurate work
• The ability to remain organised and focused when managing competing deadlines
• A genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and progressing your career

Experience with IRIS, Alpha, QuickBooks or Sage 50 would also be advantageous, as would a strong awareness of how technology can support modern accountancy services.

What's on offer

• £32,000-£39,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification level
• Flexible working options
• 23 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for each year of service
• Study support towards relevant professional qualifications
• Enhanced pension contributions above the statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for progression towards a supervisory role
• Relaxed dress code
• On-site parking

This is a strong opportunity for a capable practice professional who wants to broaden their experience, increase their responsibility and join a team that will actively support their development in Birmingham.