Senior Accountant: Advisory & High-Profile Client Focus

Pro-Finance; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Finance in Bromsgrove is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing practice. You will specialise in clients such as sports stars, media and entertainment, including many high-net-worth individuals.

Role focuses on client relationships, high-quality advisory work and mentoring junior team members. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or be studying, with at least 2 years in practice, and be proficient in Xero and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent, or studying towards qualification.
• Strong commitment to maintaining and developing technical knowledge.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using Xero is essential.
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Good understanding of technology and its application in accounting processes.
• Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable to new challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work accurately under pressure with deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies across a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for small and medium sized groups.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and supporting computations.
• Review simple VAT returns and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare management accounts and financial information for clients.
• Liaise with clients, developing strong professional relationships and supporting progression towards supervision.
• Plan and manage personal workloads, including schedules and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Assist Managers with client work and departmental projects as required.
• Respond to and resolve external auditor queries efficiently.
• Support ad hoc assignments, including valuations, due diligence, forensic accounting, and other projects.

Skills

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Studying towards qualification

Tools

Xero

Iris

Alpha

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

Pro-Finance in Bromsgrove is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing practice. You will specialise in clients such as sports stars, media and entertainment, including many high-net-worth individuals.

Role focuses on client relationships, high-quality advisory work and mentoring junior team members. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or be studying, with at least 2 years in practice, and be proficient in Xero and MS Office.