Finance Partner / Management Accountant

Position: Finance Partner / Management Accountant

Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid/Flexible)

Start date: January 2025

Application closing deadline: 15 December 2024

The Opportunity

At Bluewater, we have an exciting opportunity for a newly-qualified/part-qualified accountant to join our dynamic outsourcing team. In this role, you’ll deliver end-to-end financial support for a portfolio of clients in the property and construction sectors.

As part of our dedicated outsourcing team (Virtual Finance Office), you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality finance accounting support and management insights to your portfolio of clients. This position offers the chance to leverage the latest accounting technology, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional value to our clients.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous salary package of £32k – £38k (depending on experience)
• Full study support (if relevant)
• Up to 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme contributions and professional subscriptions paid
• Free parking space near the office
• Flexible, hybrid working for work-life balance
• A collaborative and innovative team culture
• Quarterly team activities
• Real opportunities for career progression

Your Role:

• Supporting the client transition and transformation journey into Bluewater
• Setting up client Finance Systems (Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax)
• Improve and streamline processes for new clients to best in practice, leveraging technology where possible
• Supporting the design of client management information and reporting
• Developing client process manuals
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Performing month-end close activities and preparing monthly working papers e.g. reconciliations, vat returns, prepayments/accruals & journals
• Preparing management commentaries
• Preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT returns
• Reviewing annual statutory accounts and corporation tax
• Investigating and responding to technical accounting queries
• Primary relationship owner for less complex clients
• Performing ad hoc requests and non-routine questions from clients.

About You:

• ACA part-qualified/Newly qualified
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in small to mid-sized practices or relevant industry experience
• Good experience and working knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounts
• An enjoyment of working for different clients whilst understanding their individual needs
• Experience in coaching junior members of the team
• Experience in managing smaller clients
• Strong computer skills, with particular experience in Excel
• Experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage One/Live)

Key attributes:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can demonstrate excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Has a passion for delivering ‘wow’ client experiences and consistently goes above and beyond to add value
• Is a true team player who values collaboration and supports colleagues
• Embraces change and is open to new ideas and ways of doing things
• Has the ability to proactively question everything to improve quality and processes
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills—able to explain complex concepts in plain language, inspiring trust and respect
• Stays humble and continuously seeks to learn and improve

Why Join Bluewater?

At Bluewater, we’re a fast-growing, tech-driven firm passionate about helping clients in the property and construction sectors achieve their goals. Starting as a one-person venture, we’ve expanded to a team of 8, with ambitious plans to triple in size over the next five years. Joining us means you’ll be part of a flexible, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and as we grow, so will your opportunities for career progression and leadership within the firm.

Ready to Join Us?

Send your CV and cover letter and take the next step in your career with Bluewater!

This role is only open to UK based residents who can commute to our office.