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Ellacotts has an exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join our team based in Cornwall Buildings, Birmingham. You will join us on a full-time basis (37.5 hr per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus great company benefits!
About us:
Ellacotts is one of the fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age.
The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services.
We work closely with our clients to deliver carefully planned, clever solutions that are bespoke to their circumstances and designed to enable their success.
Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality audit, accounting, and related client services to clients in the Corporate Services team and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
To support partners and managers in the Corporate Department to deliver quality service to clients with compliance and planning matters.
To be able to manage and deliver ad hoc projects and assignments
Review and prepare client accounts, tax or VAT-based work from information supplied by clients to the required standards
Undertake remuneration planning exercises
Complete and supervise Audit assignments at a client site or remotely
Assist with higher-level, technical client audit, accounts, and taxation compliance work for corporate clients.
Identify points for Partner to raise with clients and to raise potential areas for additional services including added value services and advice
Finalise paperwork for dispatch to clients and HMRC in a timely manner meeting required deadlines and quality
Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client
Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
Record your own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
Support trainees by providing on-the-job coaching and supervision and review of trainee assignments
Attend courses that are appropriate to the job role
Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors
Review and depending on the size of the assignment prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by the client, advise on tax payable and payment dates, and meet deadlines in line with the firm’s standards.
Assisting clients with accounts software and other queries as required.
Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members.
Critical Skills Required:
Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability
Strong computer literacy
Strong active listening skills
Ability to review and prepare client accounts, tax or VAT quickly and efficiently
Ellacotts has an exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join our team based in Cornwall Buildings, Birmingham. You will join us on a full-time basis (37.5 hr per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus great company benefits!
About us:
Ellacotts is one of the fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age.
The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services.
We work closely with our clients to deliver carefully planned, clever solutions that are bespoke to their circumstances and designed to enable their success.
Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality audit, accounting, and related client services to clients in the Corporate Services team and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
To support partners and managers in the Corporate Department to deliver quality service to clients with compliance and planning matters.
To be able to manage and deliver ad hoc projects and assignments
Review and prepare client accounts, tax or VAT-based work from information supplied by clients to the required standards
Undertake remuneration planning exercises
Complete and supervise Audit assignments at a client site or remotely
Assist with higher-level, technical client audit, accounts, and taxation compliance work for corporate clients.
Identify points for Partner to raise with clients and to raise potential areas for additional services including added value services and advice
Finalise paperwork for dispatch to clients and HMRC in a timely manner meeting required deadlines and quality
Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client
Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
Record your own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
Support trainees by providing on-the-job coaching and supervision and review of trainee assignments
Attend courses that are appropriate to the job role
Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors
Review and depending on the size of the assignment prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by the client, advise on tax payable and payment dates, and meet deadlines in line with the firm’s standards.
Assisting clients with accounts software and other queries as required.
Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members.
Critical Skills Required:
Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability
Strong computer literacy
Strong active listening skills
Ability to review and prepare client accounts, tax or VAT quickly and efficiently
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audit and Accounts Senior - Birmingham position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.