Senior Accountant

ICAEW; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health cash plan

Fully funded training and CPD courses

Employee discounts

Regular team socials and events

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

On-site parking

Job summary

ICAEW in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a growing practice. You will prepare and review financial statements for a varied client portfolio, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and advising on best practices.

You will mentor juniors, liaise with HMRC/Companies House and contribute to process improvements within a supportive, forward-thinking firm with hybrid working and strong wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in accounting with knowledge of UK accounting principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record as a Semi-Senior and aiming to step up to Senior or equivalent role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel; high attention to detail and strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for a portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Advise clients on best practices, meet statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements; liaise with HMRC and Companies House.
• Mentor and review work of junior team members; support development and contribute to planning initiatives led by senior management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Your new company

Forward-thinking, well-established, Birmingham-based Accountancy firm seeking to appoint a skilled Accounts Senior to join their team. With a commitment to professionalism, growth, and client satisfaction, the team is expanding to meet increasing client demand. This vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of clients across different sectors, alongside supportive colleagues in a progressive working environment.

Your new role

As an Accounts Senior in this firm, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for an established client portfolio comprising limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. You will advise clients on best practices, ensure all statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements are met, and will support the development of junior team members through mentoring and review of their work. In addition, you will liaise with external agencies such as HMRC and Companies House, assist in the improvement of internal systems and processes, and will contribute to planning initiatives and project work led by senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting and strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and regulatory frameworks. You will have proven success as a Semi-Senior and will be looking to step up to Senior or will already operate as an Accounts Senior or equivalent role. You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in using a range of accounting software and advanced Excel capabilities, a high attention to detail and confident analytical ability.The ideal candidate to fit into this team will have outstanding interpersonal skills with professionalism, discretion, and client empathy and the ability to manage relationships, delegate effectively, and lead by example.

What you'll get in return

Not only does this firm offer their staff attractive salary packages tailored to experience and qualifications, alongside a host of benefits aimed at supporting both your career development and personal wellbeing, they place strong importance on work-life balance and have hybrid working and flexible start/finish times and a dedicated wellbeing team. The office is centrally located with free on-site parking. The benefits package includes company pension, health cash plan, fully funded training and CPD courses, employee discounts and regular team socials and events.