Job Title: Senior Associate
Team: Business Management Team
Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Salary £30-36k DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Study Support: Fully Funded
Package & Benefits
• Relaxed dress code.
• Competitive salary.
• 23 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Additional holiday day per year of service.
• Fully supported study towards an appropriate accountancy Qualification
• Pension contributions exceeding statutory minimum.
• Health plan benefits.
• Flexible working options.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Parking available.
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
• Assisting on the management of a small portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for ensuring their bookkeeping, management reporting, statutory accounts and any ad-hoc tasks are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis
• Preparation of management accounts and reports
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Working with the client managers to understand the client's requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required
• Identify opportunities for any additional services that clients may need and liaise with subject specialists
• Supporting junior members of staff with their role, especially with more complex compliance requirements
• Review of work completed by junior members of staff, including but not limited to bookkeeping, management reporting, statutory accounts, VAT returns etc.
• Preparation of billing proposals
Attributes, Requirements & Skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an accountancy practice
• ICAEW/ ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or qualified by experience
• Committed to maintaining their technical knowledge to a high level
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Competent using Xero and accounting software such as Iris or similar
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios
• Good people and communication skills (including tele manner)
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Ability to work within a team and to be able to complete tasks independently with little assistance
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills
• Experience with reviewing work
• Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience preferable
• Sales invoicing and credit control experience preferable
• Exposure to billing and understanding of commerciality
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
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