Senior Associate

I am working with a dynamic Accounting firm in Bromsgrove who are looking for a Senior Associate to work in their Business Management team. The key responsibilities are :

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 statutory financial statements
• 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
• Involvement reviewing contracts, withholding and cross-border tax issues
• Liaising with suppliers, agents and other client contacts

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in preparing statutory financial statements (FRS 105, FRS 102 1a and FRS 102)
• ICAEW/ ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or qualified by experience
• Committed to maintaining 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 telephone 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
• Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience preferable
• Sales invoicing and credit control experience preferable
• Exposure to billing and understanding of commerciality

Package:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday + public holidays
• Additional holiday day per year of service
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Parking
• Flexible working options

If you are interested in this role please call me on (phone number removed) or email me your up to date cv.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.