Senior Accounting Associate

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

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a fully qualified Senior Associate to join the Accounts & Financial Reporting team, focusing on statutory accounts, financial reporting, and providing high-quality finance support to a diverse client portfolio. The role also offers opportunities for client secondments within client finance functions.

The successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA (or finalist by experience) and bring strong accounting standards knowledge, Excel proficiency, and excellent stakeholder

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.

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

Accounts prep

Financial reporting

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

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.