Accounts / Audit Senior

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an experineced Senior Audit Accountant / Manager to join a successful Accountancy practice in Dudley. This role requires a well-rounded accounting and audit professional with strong technical expertise, excellent client management abilities, and proven leadership skills. You will play a key role in overseeing accounts, audits, tax matters, and staff development while working closely with partners and the practice manager.

80% Accounts / 20% Audit

The role is 5 days a week onsite, with flexible working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Preparation

• Sole traders
• Partnerships
• Limited companies
• Charities and not-for-profit organisations

Audit

• Lead and conduct audits for medium-sized companies
• Ensure compliance with statutory disclosure requirements
• Address audit risks and issues

Management Accounts

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Oversee bookkeeping processes

Software & Systems

• Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
• Accounts production software
• Tax software

Taxation

• Corporation Tax
• Income Tax
• Capital Gains Tax
• VAT
• CIS
• PAYE
• Tax planning
• Research complex tax matters
• Handle HMRC enquiries

Staff Management & Leadership

• Oversee and mentor junior staff
• Manage workloads, timetables, budgets
• Support team development and morale

Client Management

• Main point of contact for assigned clients
• Handle client communications
• Conduct face-to-face client meetings

About You

• Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ownership of tasks and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Professional qualification preferred (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)