Senior Accountant

Dot Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£45k

Friendly collaborative team

Varied SME client portfolio

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Modern working environment

Job summary

Dot Partners is seeking a Senior Accountant in Birmingham to join a friendly, growing practice. You will take ownership of your own SME client portfolio, handling accounts preparation, tax compliance, VAT and client advisory work.

You’ll manage year-end statutory accounts, liaise with HMRC, and mentor junior staff while meeting deadlines in a varied, supportive environment with clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Ability to take accounts from trial balance to final accounts.
• Strong understanding of Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and VAT.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Excellent organisation and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax and Self Assessment tax returns.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.
• Manage a portfolio of SME clients across sectors.
• Review bookkeeping records and prepare management information where required.
• Advise clients on day-to-day accounting and tax matters.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory deadlines.

Skills

Client relationships

Time management

Financial reporting

Tax knowledge

VAT knowledge

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA ( qualification )

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

If you’re an experienced accountant looking to join a friendly, growing firm where you’ll have ownership of your own client portfolio, this could be the perfect next step. We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice looking for a Senior Accountant to support a diverse range of SME clients. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, giving you exposure to accounts preparation, tax compliance, VAT and client advisory work.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, building strong relationships while ensuring accounts and tax work are delivered accurately and on time.

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparing and submitting Corporation Tax and Self Assessment tax returns
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and preparing management information where required
• Advising clients on day-to-day accounting and tax matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory deadlines

About You

• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice is essential
• Confident preparing accounts from trial balance through to final accounts
• Good understanding of Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and VAT
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (QBE)

What’s on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Varied client portfolio
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Modern working environment