Senior Accountant

Breslins People Ltd; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Modern offices

Study support

Team events and social gatherings

Pension scheme

Job summary

Breslins People Ltd is seeking Senior Accountants to join our Birmingham and West Midlands offices. You will manage client portfolios, prepare monthly and annual accounts, VAT, CT and Self-Assessment, and build client relationships.

We welcome candidates from practice or industry backgrounds, with cloud-based systems experience and a drive to develop both clients and colleagues within a fun, growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant with experience in an accountancy practice
• Dynamic client and people skills
• Outgoing personality, with a real desire to help people and clients
• Knowledge of Cloud based Accounts systems, like Xero, Sage etc. would be beneficial
• Ability to manage own workload and work both independently and as part of the team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to process information accurately

Responsibilities

• Working with a Client portfolio to help them with their annual and monthly accounts
• Producing and submitting VAT returns, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment returns
• Liaising with Clients to build relationships and ensure their needs and statutory deadlines are delivered effectively.
• Providing client advice in an accurate, appropriate, and timely manner
• Helping Clients with other services, for example, payroll, annual returns, forecasts, and business plans
• Reviewing the work of team members and coaching them where appropriate to ensure client work delivered is accurate and timely
• Opportunities to attend network events to promote the business and personal development

Skills

Dynamic client skills

People skills

Outgoing personality

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new role? Do you want to offer accounts and advice on a proactive basis? Do you like adding value to clients? Do you celebrate client wins down the pub?

We are a local firm of Business Advisers, Chartered Accountants and Tax Specialists, with a number of offices in Birmingham and the West Midlands, who inspire growth and help small and medium-sized businesses to unlock their potential.

We are a friendly, approachable team of advisers that have the knowledge and experience to work with clients, to help build more successful businesses and we like to have fun along the way.

We are looking to further develop our teams in Birmingham and other offices and are looking for Senior Accountants who have the ability and personality to add value to our clients and our team.

Ideally, you will come with practice experience and have a good understanding of accounts, tax, and business advisory projects. Experienced individuals from Industry are also welcome. Our firm works with a wide range of businesses, and we will give you the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied client portfolio.

The successful candidate will join an exciting and fun team in a company that has significant growth plans for the future and focusses on employee development and engagement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN INDIVIDUALS:

• Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant with experience in an accountancy practice
• Dynamic client and people skills
• Outgoing personality, with a real desire to help people and clients
• Knowledge of Cloud based Accounts systems, like Xero, Sage etc. would be beneficial
• Ability to manage own workload and work both independently and as part of the team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to process information accurately

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with a Client portfolio to help them with their annual and monthly accounts
• Producing and submitting VAT returns, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment returns
• Liaising with Clients to build relationships and ensure their needs and statutory deadlines are delivered effectively.
• Providing client advice in an accurate, appropriate, and timely manner
• Helping Clients with other services, for example, payroll, annual returns, forecasts, and business plans
• Reviewing the work of team members and coaching them where appropriate to ensure client work delivered is accurate and timely
• Opportunities to attend network events to promote the business and personal development

JOB TYPE

Full time or part time positions available

SALARY

Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site car parking
• Modern offices with good facilities/IT systems – based centrally in multiple locations
• Help with training and study packages for people developing their careers
• Regular Company events, lunches or drinks – to reward team members for work and new Client wins
• Pension scheme