Senior Accounting Associate

Brewer Morris; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client secondments

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a fully qualified Senior Associate to join the Accounts & Financial Reporting team, focusing on the preparation of statutory accounts and financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio.

The role offers opportunities for client secondments and ongoing professional development within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (or finalist qualified by experience).
• Experience in accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assist with management accounts preparation and financial analysis.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial information and resolve accounting queries.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support audit processes by preparing working papers and responding to audit requests.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Participate in client secondments, embedding within finance teams to support reporting, accounting, and business‑as‑usual activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Accounting software expertise

Education

ACCA/ACA or finalist by experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Please note that ACA/ACCA finalists will also be considered for this role subject to results.

Overview

We are seeking a fully qualified Senior Associate to join the Accounts & Financial Reporting team for a client. The role focuses on the preparation of statutory accounts, financial reporting, and delivering high-quality finance support to a diverse client portfolio. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to undertake client secondments, providing hands‑on support within client finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assist with management accounts preparation and financial analysis.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial information and resolve accounting queries.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support audit processes by preparing working papers and responding to audit requests.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Participate in client secondments, embedding within finance teams to support reporting, accounting, and business‑as‑usual activities.

Skills & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (or finalist qualified by experience).
• Experience in accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's On Offer

• Opportunities for client secondments and broader commercial experience.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.