Semi-Senior/ Senior Accountant

Hays PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growing firm in North Birmingham is looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior or Senior to join their supportive accounts team. This role involves preparing financial statements and tax returns for a diverse client base while offering comprehensive training and clear career progression opportunities. You will benefit from working in a sociable environment with the potential for professional qualifications support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing financial statements and tax returns for various client types.
• Experience in an accountancy practice with sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
• Confident usage of accounting software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts from start to finish.
• Liaise with clients to support their accounting queries.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Client communication

Accounting software proficiency

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA qualification

ACA qualification

Qualified by experience

Tools

Iris

Sage

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

Accounts Semi-Senior/ Senior opportunity - dynamic growing firm - North Birmingham

Your new company

A new opportunity has arisen to join the accounts team of a rapidly growing, modern, multi-office firm. Working in the firm's flagship offices, you will work with a mixed client base to assist them with accounts preparation work as part of a supportive and friendly team. You'll benefit from comprehensive training and will have clear opportunities to progress your career, both through support towards completion of professional qualifications and through development of your experience.

Your new role

Working with a portfolio of SME/ OMB businesses, you will prepare financial statements and tax returns, liaising regularly with clients - supporting them with queries and providing support with accounting software. You will use a range of accounting packages, including Iris, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks and you will be able to demonstrate a strong level of capability in using such software. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the team and with other teams, you will work flexibly and manage your workload effectively to achieve deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you must be confidently able to prepare statutory accounts from start to finish along with personal tax and corporate tax returns and will have gained solid experience within an accountancy practice working with sole traders, limited companies and partnership clients. You will ideally hold AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications or will be progressing well with completion. Individuals who are qualified by experience with relevant practice experience will also be considered.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Semi-Senior or experienced Accounts Senior to join a successful growing firm with clear ambition and exciting future plans. A wide range of benefits are on offer to employees and parking is available on-site. The role offers variety both in the client base and the day-to-day responsibilities and, if successful, you'll join a supportive and sociable team with approachable partners and senior staff.

What you need to do now

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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits