Senior Accountant

HR Employment Bureau Redditch; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and friendly accountancy practice is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant to enhance their team. This role offers the opportunity to prepare accounts, manage client relationships, and supervise junior staff in a supportive environment. With flexible working options and a focus on teamwork, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in accounting. If you have a strong accounting background and excellent communication skills, this could be the ideal next step for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification or qualified by experience.
• At least 2-3 years practice experience in a general practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from client records for review.
• Assist clients with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualification

IT skills

Knowledge of accountancy software (Iris, Sage)

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Audit experience

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Experience in practice environment

Tools

Iris

Sage

Job description

The client are an established and friendly practise accountancy. They are seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join the team.

Duties and responsibilities;

• To undertake accounts preparation to prepare accounts from client records to be submitted the relevant partner for review.
• To undertake business support work including preparation of management accounts, Bookkeeping reviews, VAT Returns and assisting clients in any other matters.
• Resolving client accounting issues and reconciling accounts.
• Maintaining client relationships to identify any further client service opportunities.
• Supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications and Skills required;

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong IT skills and strong knowledge of accountancy software such as Iris and Sage.
• At least 2-3 years practice experience working in a general practice environment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and work as an effective team member.
• Conscientious and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise to meet strict timescales.
• Audit experience beneficial but not essential.

The role is Monday to Friday on days and some flexible working from home will be considered.

Salary for this role is between 30k - 40k per annum.

The role is based in Redditch so is commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Droitwich, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon.