Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bolton le Sands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

On-site parking

25 days annual holiday

Birthday off

Free breakfast and fruit

Free eye tests

Monthly team lunches

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Accountant in Bolton to manage a client portfolio, prepare accounts, VAT, and payroll in a modern tech-driven practice.

You will work with cloud-based accounting systems, develop broad tax and compliance exposure, and progress within a supportive team environment with hybrid working after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and support day-to-day accounting needs.
• Assist with accounts preparation for sole traders and small limited companies.
• Prepare and assist with VAT returns and submissions.
• Support payroll processing and related administration.
• Act as a key client contact and build long-term relationships.
• Work with cloud-based accounting systems and digital processes.
• Take ownership of workload with training and support.
• Develop knowledge across multiple accounting areas with progression opportunities.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Proactive attitude

Independent worker

Cloud accounting software

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification or currently studying towards it

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Location: Bolton
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid flexibility available following successful completion of probation

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice for an Accountant to join their growing team in Bolton.This role would suit an individual with previous accountancy practice experience who is AAT Level 3 qualified or currently working towards it, and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and technology-focused environment.

Unlike a traditional accountancy practice, you will have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients and gain broad exposure across accounts, VAT, payroll and general accounting, rather than being restricted to one particular area.The practice works predominantly with contractors, freelancers, sole traders and small limited companies, providing a varied client base and excellent opportunity to develop strong technical and client-facing skills.

Accountant Job Overview

• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide support across their day-to-day accounting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts for sole traders and small limited companies.
• Prepare and assist with VAT returns and submissions.
• Support payroll processing and related administration.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing ongoing support.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Work across a range of cloud-based accounting systems and modern digital processes.
• Take responsibility for your own workload while receiving ongoing training and support from the wider team.
• Develop your knowledge across multiple areas of accountancy with clear opportunities for career progression.

Accountant Job Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• AAT Level 3 qualified or currently studying towards AAT.
• Experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and/or payroll would be beneficial.
• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Good IT skills and confidence using modern cloud-based accounting software.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to develop a long-term career in accountancy.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied client workload.
• Willing to work from the office initially, with hybrid working available once fully trained and established within the role.

Accountant Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off.
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
• On-site parking.
• Close to local transport links and motorway connections.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support towards continued professional qualifications.
• Monthly team lunches.
• Quarterly team socials and events.
• Free breakfast and fruit available in the office.
• Free eye tests.
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service.
• Opportunity to develop within a growing and innovative accountancy practice.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain broader exposure within practice.

You will gain genuine exposure to the full accounting cycle, develop your client-facing skills and manage a varied portfolio of small businesses and individuals. With strong training and progression opportunities available, this role offers an excellent platform to build a long-term career within accountancy.