Senior Accountant Part Time

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Accountant for a part-time role with flexible hours. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end accounts preparation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance for a varied client portfolio. Ideal for those confident in their abilities and familiar with UK accounting standards. This position offers a competitive salary, autonomy, and the chance to work in a supportive environment with modern practices.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage processes from trial balance to submission.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts from trial balance for various entities.
• Review bookkeeping completed by junior team members.
• Perform profit margin and performance trend reviews.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Attention to detail

Cloud accounting systems

Strong communication skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT (qualified or part-qualified)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Senior Accountant (Part-Time) - Flexible Working

Location: Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Hours: Part-Time (Flexible working options available)
Salary: Competitive and aligned with experience

What's on Offer

• Part-time role with flexible working hours.
• Competitive and compatible salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and supportive practice.
• Modern, vibrant office based in the Jewellery Quarter.
• Autonomy, trust, and a role where your expertise genuinely adds value.

About the Firm

A well-established and reputable practice based in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, offering a supportive environment, modern working practices, and genuine flexibility. The firm is continuing to grow and is now looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to strengthen the Accounts Preparation function and support the delivery of high-quality service to a broad client base.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant who is looking for a part‑time role with flexibility. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts preparation team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely production of accounts and tax submissions for a varied portfolio of clients.

The role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, technically strong, and experienced in taking accounts from trial balance through to final submission.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will support and lead on the end-to-end accounts preparation process, including:

• Preparing year-end accounts from trial balance for SMEs, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Reviewing bookkeeping completed by junior team members or bookkeepers.
• Conducting detailed variance analysis.
• Reviewing aged debtor positions and assessing any potential concerns.
• Performing profit margin and performance trend reviews to ensure financial data aligns with expectations.
• Checking the treatment of losses, loans, and other key financial items for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensuring all work adheres to relevant accounting principles and standards.
• Completing detailed Corporation Tax reviews and computations.
• Managing depreciation, adjustments, and other year-end postings.
• Preparing and finalising Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax figures.
• Producing clear and concise explanations for clients and ensuring all documents are ready for approval.
• Submitting accounts and tax returns to HMRC once sign-off is received.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Strong experience in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Confidence in managing the full process from trial balance to submission.
• A solid understanding of UK accounting standards and tax principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients.
• Experience using cloud accounting systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) is advantageous.

Qualifications

ACCA/ACA/AAT (qualified or part-qualified) are desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate strong practical experience.

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