Senior Associate - Accounts Team

Workforce Staffing; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and finance recruitment specialist is seeking a Senior Associate for their Accounts Team in Bromsgrove. The role offers a competitive salary and involves preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and collaboration with clients. This position provides opportunities for professional development, support for accountancy qualifications, and a dynamic work environment in a rapidly growing firm.

Benefits

Study Support: Fully Funded

Additional holiday day per year of service

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a practice environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong awareness of technology in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for clients.
• Direct liaison with clients for tailored accounting solutions.
• Mentorship of junior staff in bookkeeping and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Iris

Alpha

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Workforce Staffing

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Associate

Team: Accounts Department

Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Salary £30-36k DOE

Job Type: Full-Time

Study Support: Fully Funded

About the Role

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment specialist partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding accountancy firm situated south of Birmingham. This firm has carved out a niche within their field, experiencing organic growth and building a strong reputation for excellence. Due to this expansion, their teams are actively recruiting for key positions, offering an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of its industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and LLPs, primarily from trial balances and manual client records.

• Compilation of consolidated accounts for small and medium-sized groups.

• Preparation of corporation tax returns and performance of simple VAT return reviews.

• Generation of management accounts and financial reports, including cash flow projections.

• Direct liaison with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored accounting solutions.

• Assistance in the preparation of billing proposals and review of contracts, including cross-border tax considerations.

• Support and mentorship of junior staff, reviewing their work on bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management reporting.

• Addressing external auditor queries and assisting with ad-hoc projects such as valuations, due diligence, and forensic work.

• Development and management of your own work schedules and plans, aiming for progression to a supervisory role.

Attributes, Requirements & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a practice environment, preparing statutory accounts.

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Competent in using accounting software such as Xero; experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 is advantageous.

• Strong awareness of technology and its application in accounting.

• Self-motivated with the ability to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.

• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills.

• Additional holiday day per year of service.

• Fully supported study towards an appropriate accountancy qualification.

• Pension contributions exceeding statutory minimum.

• Flexible working options.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Parking available.

We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories, Sales & Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Credit Control, Payroll, Accountant, Finance Analysts. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone please do get in touch Lmorganweareworkforce.co.uk