Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support the Finance and Reporting Manager and wider finance function of a fast-paced, private equity–backed business. The role will play a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and supporting value creation initiatives in line with PE ownership expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified (ACCA/ACA) to join an evolving team in a growing business.

This role is based in our Birmingham city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

Reporting to the Finance & Reporting Manager, and with the support of an Assistant Management Accountant, the role will include the following responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

Own balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls across all legal entities

Support month-end and year-end close processes to tight deadlines

Produce monthly analysis, including departmental and service line reporting and variance analysis

Support with the budgeting and forecasting processes

Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit coordination

VAT, PAYE & Corporation Tax Compliance

Support with the delivery of the annual audit and preparation of annual Statutory Accounts

Private Equity & Stakeholder Support

Deliver reporting packs for the Board and private equity investors

Support financial analysis, KPIs, and performance tracking against budget and forecasts

Assist with transaction-related activity (acquisitions, integrations, disposals)

Support lender reporting and covenant compliance

Controls, Process & Systems

Strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures in line with best practice

Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and scalability

Support finance systems implementations or enhancements

Assisting with integration of acquisitions, including alignment of financial systems and processes, and embedding into monthly reporting

Plus any other responsibilities as required to support the growth of the business and finance team.

What we’re looking for?

ACCA/ACA qualified

Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail

Previous experience owning the monthly accounts production process

Experience working with and consolidation of a multi-legal entity structure

Intermediate/Advanced excel skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Able to demonstrate strong team management experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels

Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous.

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.

Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services.

Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.

Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us.