Semi-Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Cottingham, Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Study support for qualifications

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant in Cottingham, near Beverley. The role involves managing a client portfolio, reviewing year-end accounts and tax returns, and mentoring junior staff within a friendly practice of ~15 staff.

You will work between senior leadership and juniors, supporting trainee development and client relationships while providing technical input across accounts, VAT, CIS and payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of year-end accounts, VAT, CIS, payroll, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Experience managing client relationships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approx. 40 clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts, and tax returns including VAT, CIS and payroll.
• Review work completed by junior staff and trainees for accuracy and compliance.
• Be a key point of contact for clients and handle day-to-day queries.
• Support training and development of junior team members.

Skills

Client management

Mentoring junior staff

Year-end accounts

VAT

CIS submissions

Payroll

Corporation tax

Personal tax

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT or QBE

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: Cottingham, near Beverley (East Yorkshire)

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and friendly accountancy practice of approximately 15 staff, providing tailored services to a wide range of small business clients.

The role is ideal for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a varied position, combining client management, technical work, and mentoring responsibilities. Sitting between the senior leadership team and junior staff, you will play a key role in reviewing work, managing client relationships, and supporting the development of trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 40 clients across a range of industries.

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, CIS submissions, and payroll.

• Reviewing work completed by junior staff and AAT trainees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, dealing with day-to-day queries and providing ongoing support.

• Assisting with the training and development of junior team members.

• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and accounting software implementation.

Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.

• Strong knowledge of year-end accounts, VAT, CIS, payroll, corporation tax, and personal tax.

• Experience managing client relationships and reviewing work is advantageous.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or AAT part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).

• Study support is available for candidates continuing professional qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

• Client-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.

Working Pattern & Flexibility

• Standard hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break.

• Core hours: 10:30am - 2:30pm.

• Flexitime scheme allowing employees to accrue up to five additional flexi-days each year.

• Primarily office-based to encourage collaboration and support junior staff, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available depending on workload and individual circumstances.

• Hybrid working can be considered from the outset for candidates with longer commutes.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional leave through the flexitime scheme.

• Workplace pension scheme.

• Full financial and practical support for professional qualifications, including ACA, ACCA, and CTA.