Accounts Senior

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established chartered accountancy firm in Bury is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior. The successful candidate will prepare year-end accounts, manage a portfolio of SME clients, and supervise junior staff. This role can be 100% accounts-focused or include some audit work. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in UK accounting and familiarity with FRS 102 is essential. The position offers a salary between £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and includes a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working after 6 months

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102.
• Comfortable managing a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end financial statements.
• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients.
• Supervising and reviewing work of junior staff.

Skills

UK accountancy practice experience

Managing portfolio of clients

Preparing accounts under FRS 102

Strong VAT knowledge

Reviewing junior staff work

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Digita

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded chartered accountancy firm with around 27 staff. The firm offers a strong team culture, excellent client relationships, and a professional environment with a personal touch. With service lines across accounts, audit, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping, the firm continues to grow steadily and invest in staff development. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join the accounts team. This role can be 100% accounts-focused, but there is flexibility for a 50:50 split between accounts and audit for those with audit experience. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients, produce year-end accounts, support VAT compliance, and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end financial statements in compliance with FRS 102
• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients across various industries
• Supervising and reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Supporting statutory audits if experienced in audit
• Using accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Digita

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts under FRS 102
• Comfortable managing a portfolio and reviewing junior staff work
• Software: Digita, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks
• Strong VAT knowledge and accounts production skills
• Audit experience beneficial (not essential)
• ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or QBE

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Holiday Package: 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 1 day from home after 6-month probation
• Flexible hours: 9:00am-5:15pm Mon-Thurs, 9:00am-1:00pm Friday
• On-site parking
• Company pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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