Accounts Senior: Client-Focused Practice Accountant (Hybrid)

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Free parking

Ad hoc hybrid working

Company events

Study support

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Woking are seeking an Accounts Senior or Semi Senior to join their established practice. The role involves hands-on accounting and tax work, managing clients, obtaining information, and meeting deadlines.

You will prepare year-end accounts, VAT and CIS returns, and support junior staff as part of a collaborative, long-standing team. Full-time hours with ad hoc hybrid working and generous holiday.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• ACA or ACCA part qualifications are advantageous, as well as full qualifications.
• QBE and AAT can also be considered.
• Technically competent across different accountancy software.
• Experienced in client communications and relations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong, professional working relationships.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial records, supporting documentation and any additional information required to complete their accounts and tax work.
• Manage the full accounts preparation process, from reviewing client records and processing financial information through to producing year-end accounts ready for review.
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring figures are accurate and submissions are completed within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC requirements.
• Monitor client deadlines and manage workloads effectively to ensure all assignments are completed on time.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information and potential issues within client records, resolving these where possible and escalating matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate working papers and supporting documentation to ensure files are complete, organised and ready for review.
• Support the wider team with general accounting and client-related duties as required.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA part qualifications

AAT considered

QBE considered

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Woking are seeking an Accounts Senior or Semi Senior to join their established practice. The role involves hands-on accounting and tax work, managing clients, obtaining information, and meeting deadlines.

You will prepare year-end accounts, VAT and CIS returns, and support junior staff as part of a collaborative, long-standing team. Full-time hours with ad hoc hybrid working and generous holiday.