Senior Accountant

Our client, a leading firm of chartered accountants based in Birmingham, is looking to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant following an internal restructure.

The firm provides a distinctive range of financial and professional services to meet the needs of their client.

The ideal candidate will currently be working as an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant at a small / medium sized practice.

You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Be ACCA / ACA qualified
• Have a minimum of 3 year experience at a UK accountancy firm
• Have extensive experience of preparing year end accounts

Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include:

• Acting as first point of contact for a small portfolio of clients.
• Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
• Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting.
• Completing / reviewing VAT Returns.
• Preparing Tax Returns.
• Assisting clients with day to day queries.
• Ad hoc project work.
• Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work.

If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please contact us today!

If you’re looking for a Senior Accountant role in Birmingham but felt this position wasn’t the right fit, Charleston Recruitment is still able to assist you with your search.

Many accountants seeking new opportunities are unaware that although job titles can differ between practices, often the job specifications are similar. For example, if you see that we are advertising for a Semi Senior position in Birmingham we may also be recruiting for a Senior Accountant in Birmingham as well.

As a tip for your next search, we have seen an increase in the need for Tax Seniors in Birmingham. If you possess this skillset, make sure you highlight it in your application. Our partner companies view it as a demonstration of strong technical knowledge.

Charleston Recruitment specialise in placing accountancy professionals in new positions. We can help you find the ideal Public Practice role that advances your career and keeps you on a trajectory towards meeting your professional goals.

If you have experience in Public Practice and would like to discover fresh career opportunities, please get in touch with us today.