Accounts Senior

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Friendly team environment

Office near station with parking

Job summary

An established accountancy practice in the Cheadle Hulme area is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join the team. You will handle statutory accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping across a varied client portfolio while working with an experienced team in a flexible hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate has 5-6+ years within an accountancy practice, solid FRS102 knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing accounts under FRS102.
• Good knowledge of Corporation Tax and Personal Tax.
• Capable of bookkeeping and VAT returns with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and year-end accounts under FRS102.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns for review.
• Prepare Self-Assessment Tax Returns for review.
• Manage bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns with minimal supervision.
• Complete MT D ITSA submissions and liaise with clients.

Skills

Accounts experience

FRS102 knowledge

Corporation Tax knowledge

VAT returns

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts SeniorLocation: Cheadle Hulme, StockportSalary: Up to £30,000Working Pattern: Full-timeHybrid Working: Up to 2 days working from home

About the Role

An established and friendly accountancy practice based in Cheadle Hulme is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior to join its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 5-6 years' experience working within an accountancy practice who is confident managing a varied workload and completing accounts and tax work with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will join a relaxed working environment, working closely with an experienced team and a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory and year-end accounts under FRS102.
• Preparing Corporation Tax returns for review.
• Preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns for review.
• Managing bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns with minimal supervision.
• Completing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) submissions.
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries.
• Managing workloads and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

Experience & Skills

• Ideally 5-6+ years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing accounts under FRS102.
• Good knowledge of Corporation Tax and Personal Tax.
• Confident handling bookkeeping and VAT returns independently.
• Ability to manage workloads with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Formal accountancy qualifications are not essential for this position.
• The practice is primarily interested in someone with the relevant practical experience and technical ability.

Working Pattern & Flexibility

Full-time position. Flexible hybrid working, with up to 2 days working from home. The practice is happy to accommodate individuals who prefer to spend more time in the office. Easily accessible by public transport, with the office approximately a one-minute walk from the train station. On-site parking available.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Friendly, relaxed and close-knit team environment.
• Opportunity to work within an established independent accountancy practice.