Semi Senior Accountant

Workforce Staffing; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Birmingham is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant. This role involves preparation of year-end accounts and management of bookkeeping for clients. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong practice experience, seeking career progression to senior management within the next 4-5 years. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in practice.
• Confident in accounts preparation and bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage priorities and varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Overseeing bookkeeping and records management.
• Reviewing and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

Leadership

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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Semi Senior Accountant
Competitive Salary
Location Birmingham City
Hybrid
Permanent
Full Time

Benefits
. Competitive salary package.
. Excellent benefits.
. Hybrid working (office-based and WFH).
. Free on-site parking.
. Supportive and professional environment with real progression opportunities.
. Flexible working arrangements.

About the Firm
A very well-established and respected accountancy practice in Birmingham is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their growing team. With a strong reputation for quality service and long-standing client relationships, we pride ourselves on supporting both our clients and our employees in achieving success.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to play a key role within our practice. The role is varied and will see the successful candidate switching between accounts preparation and bookkeeping/records management. At times of heavy workload, you will also be required to take on management responsibilities, supporting colleagues and ensuring deadlines are met.
We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to progress to Senior Management level within 4-5 years, making this an ideal role for an ambitious professional seeking a long-term career path within practice.

Key Responsibilities:

. Preparation of year-end accounts for a wide portfolio of clients.
. Overseeing bookkeeping and records management.
. Prepared to cover Bookkeepers through busy periods.
. Reviewing and mentoring junior team members when workloads demand.
. Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
. Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
. Assisting with workflow management during peak periods.
. Supporting the wider management team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

About You

. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in practice.
. Confident in both accounts' preparation and bookkeeping/records.
. Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
. Ability to manage priorities and adapt to varying workloads.
. Leadership potential - capable of stepping into management when required.
. Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress to senior management within 4-5 years.
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This role would really suit someone moving from a smaller firm and looking to gain exposure to a broader client base and more structured development and career progression

If this sounds like the step you've been waiting to take in your accounting career, I'd love to hear from you.

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