Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Beverley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their office-based team in Beverley, East Yorkshire. The role involves accounts preparation, taxation and general accounting duties for a diverse client portfolio.

The ideal candidate has practice experience and a relevant qualification, with the opportunity to develop within a supportive, growing firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice is preferred.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and general practice accounting.
• Good understanding of UK accounting and taxation requirements.
• Experience with VAT and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and year-end accounts for a range of clients.
• Prepare management accounts and financial information where required.
• Prepare and submission of VAT returns.
• Assist with personal and corporation tax returns.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and completing bookkeeping duties.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Provide general accounting and tax support to clients.
• Assist with client queries and providing straightforward financial guidance.
• Work closely with senior team members and Partners on client assignments.
• Support junior members of the team and review work where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

Client facing

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications

Job description

Accountant

Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire

Salary: Circa £35,000-£42,000, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 100% office-based

About the Role

An established and growing independent accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join its friendly and professional team. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for accounts preparation, taxation and general accounting duties. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider team and have regular client contact, providing a high-quality and personable service. The role would suit an Accountant with previous practice experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and year-end accounts for a range of clients.
• Preparation of management accounts and financial information where required.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and completing bookkeeping duties.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Providing general accounting and tax support to clients.
• Assisting with client queries and providing straightforward financial guidance.
• Working closely with senior team members and Partners on client assignments.
• Supporting junior members of the team and reviewing work where appropriate.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.

Requirements & Experience

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is preferred.
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification/study towards a relevant qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and general practice accounting.
• Good understanding of UK accounting and taxation requirements.
• Experience with VAT and tax returns.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Comfortable working as part of a collaborative, office-based team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing practice.
• Varied client portfolio and exposure to a broad range of accounting work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills.