Accounts Supervisor

We're partnering with a well-regarded accountancy practice based in Bromsgrove that is looking to appoint an Accounts Supervisor to strengthen their growing accounts team. This role would suit an experienced Senior or existing Supervisor who enjoys hands-on work, client interaction, and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services.

As Accounts Supervisor, you will manage a small portfolio of clients while supporting Managers and Directors across accounts, tax, and compliance deadlines. You'll be a key point of contact for clients and play an important role in reviewing work, providing guidance, and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Prepare and review management accounts
• Prepare and review financial statements and sole trader accounts
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns
• Draft client advice with support from Managers and Directors
• Maintain a strong understanding of personal tax and assist with annual personal tax filings
• Ensure compliance with financial statement disclosure requirements
• Manage the affairs of a small client portfolio
• Act as first point of contact for assigned clients
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, requirements and information requests
• Support Managers and Directors with Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial deadlines
• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Respond to ad hoc client queries, including interpretation of financial results
• Support clients with internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
• Confidently communicate tax and financial matters to reassure and advise clients

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• ACA / ACCA qualified or studying towards qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience operating at Supervisor level or as an experienced Senior
• Strong technical knowledge with a commitment to continuous development
• Confident using MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with Xero (essential)
• Exposure to Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
• Technically minded with a good awareness of accounting systems and technology
• Self-motivated with the ability to apply skills to new scenarios
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and research skills

• Competitive salary
• 24 days' holiday plus public holidays
• Additional holiday day for each year of service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health plan benefits
• Parking permit provided
• Fully funded study support towards a relevant accountancy qualification
• Clear progression pathways to Manager and beyond
• Ongoing training and development
• Relaxed dress code

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accounts professional looking to step into (or continue in) a supervisory role within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.