Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment to company pension

6? 28 days holiday

1 day WFH

On-site parking

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Accountant for a well-regarded Accountancy Practice in Stevenage. You will manage bookkeeping and financial records for a portfolio of clients, handle VAT, CIS where applicable, and provide hands-on accounting support.

The role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000, one day WFH, and 28 days holiday, with full-time hours 8:30am-5pm. You will work closely with clients, maintain ledgers, prepare VAT returns, support the outsourced accounts prep team, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Accountancy Practice experience
• AAT/ACA/ACCA part or full qualifications are advantageous
• Must be able to commute to Stevenage
• Experience across different accountancy software
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage client relationships

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and financial records for a portfolio of clients across industries
• Obtain, organise and process financial information from clients ensuring records are complete and accurate
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, process bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns ensuring HMRC deadlines are met
• Prepare CIS returns where applicable and assist with client queries
• Review records to identify discrepancies and resolve issues with clients
• Liaise with clients to obtain documentation and keep records up to date
• Prepare information for outsourced accounts prep team with supporting documents
• Monitor deadlines and manage workloads to ensure timely completion
• Assist clients with bookkeeping software, accounting queries, and admin tasks

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Bookkeeping

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications advantageous

Tools

Accounting software proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Stevenage
Package: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience, 1 day WFH, 28 days holiday
Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Practice Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper, to join a well regarded, Accountancy Practice in Stevenage. This practice have 2 UK offices, and a dedicated team, serving over 1000 clients. They are seeking an accountant to help maintain client relations, and deliver an excellent serviceYou will be working closely with clients, providing full bookkeeping services, VAT services, and hands on accounting services. If you are looking for a mixed role, within a stable and reputable employer, then look no further

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and financial records for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Obtain, organise and process financial information from clients, ensuring records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, process bank transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines and HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns, where applicable, and assist with related client queries.
• Review bookkeeping records to identify discrepancies, missing information and potential errors, resolving issues where possible.
• Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding documentation, clarify transactions and ensure financial records are maintained up to date.
• Prepare and collate financial information for the outsourced accounts preparation team, ensuring all relevant records and supporting documents are provided.
• Monitor client deadlines and manage workloads effectively to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping software, accounting queries and general financial administration where required.

Accountant Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Accountancy Practice experience
• AAT/ACA/ACCA part or full qualifications are advantageous
• Must be able to commute to Stevenage
• Experience across different accountancy software
• Experience in consistently hitting deadlines, and handling client relationships
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Accountant Salary & Benefits

£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience and qualifications

• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Standard sick pay
• On-site parking
• Company events
• And more