Accounts Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office near train station

On-site parking

Friendly team

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Accounts Senior to join its friendly Cheadle Hulme team. The role focuses on statutory accounts, tax work, and client interactions within a relaxed, close-knit practice.

The successful candidate will typically have 5–6 years’ practice experience, strong FRS102 knowledge, and the ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision. This full-time hybrid role offers up to 2 days remote and a supportive environment with clear

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience in practice

FRS102 knowledge

Corporation Tax knowledge

Personal Tax knowledge

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

MTD ITSA knowledge

Client communication

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
Salary: Up to 30,000
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid 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.