Senior Accountant

Hays · Birmingham, England ·

Last confirmed by our partners on 21 Oct 2026.

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Overview

In this Accounts Senior role, you will prepare and review financial statements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements are met. You will mentor and review junior staff, while liaising with HMRC and Companies House to support clients.

You’ll help improve internal processes and contribute to planning initiatives led by senior management. The firm values growth, professionalism and client satisfaction, offering a supportive, flexible environment with hybrid work.

This is a great chance to step up, shape client service, and develop your leadership in a Midlands-based practice.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • flexible start/finish times
  • company pension
  • health cash plan
  • fully funded training and CPD
  • employee discounts

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review financial statements for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
  • Advise clients on best practices and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Mentor and review junior team members
  • Liaise with HMRC and Companies House
  • Assist in improving internal systems and processes
  • Contribute to planning initiatives and project work led by senior management

Key requirements

  • Minimum 5 years accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel
  • Attention to detail and analytical abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, professional and client-facing skills
  • Ability to manage relationships, delegate and lead by example
  • interpersonal skills
  • discretion
  • client empathy
  • accounting software proficiency
  • advanced Excel
  • UK GAAP/regulatory knowledge
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