Senior Accountant / Auditor

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Audit Accountant/Manager in Dudley. In this role, you will oversee accounts, audits, and tax matters, while managing junior staff and maintaining client relations. Your responsibilities will include preparing financial statements, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates with a professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA and strong leadership skills will excel in this position, which offers flexible working hours on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and team development capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex tax matters and client communications.
• Experience in accounts preparation for various business types.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audits for medium-sized companies.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff, supporting development.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Client management

Technical accounting expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Accounts production software

Tax software

Job description

Overview

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an experienced Senior Audit Accountant / Manager to join a successful Accountancy practice in Dudley. This role requires a well-rounded accounting and audit professional with strong technical expertise, excellent client management abilities, and proven leadership skills. You will play a key role in overseeing accounts, audits, tax matters, and staff development while working closely with partners and the practice manager.

80% Accounts / 20% Audit

The role is 5 days a week onsite, with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation
  • Sole traders
  • Partnerships
  • Limited companies
  • Charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Audit
  • Lead and conduct audits for medium-sized companies
  • Ensure compliance with statutory disclosure requirements
  • Address audit risks and issues
• Management Accounts
  • Prepare and review monthly / quarterly management accounts
  • Oversee bookkeeping processes
• Software & Systems
  • Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
  • Accounts production software
  • Tax software
• Taxation
  • Corporation Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • VAT
  • CIS
  • PAYE
  • Tax planning
  • Research complex tax matters
  • Handle HMRC enquiries
• Staff Management & Leadership
  • Oversee and mentor junior staff
  • Manage workloads, timetables, budgets
  • Support team development and morale
• Client Management
  • Main point of contact for assigned clients
  • Handle client communications
  • Conduct face-to-face client meetings

About You

• Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ownership of tasks and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Professional qualification preferred (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)