Semi-Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy practice in Sittingbourne is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of UK practice experience, capable of preparing company accounts, handling corporate tax returns, and providing bookkeeping support. This role offers a salary between £30,000 - £37,000, 4 weeks paid holiday, and opportunities for professional development in an excellent office culture.

Benefits

4 weeks paid holiday

Onsite parking

CPD and training opportunities

Team social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience required.
• Experience in processing company accounts is essential.
• Comfortable working with clients and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various entities.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Provide bookkeeping services and maintain ledgers.
• Build strong relationships with clients and support their queries.

Skills

Processing company accounts

Tax planning knowledge

Client communication

Bookkeeping

Education

AAT L3 or L4 qualified

Part ACA or ACCA qualified

QBE

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Position: Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Sittingbourne

Package: 30,000 - 37,000 (DOE), 4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Working hours: Full time - Mon-Fri - 9:00 - 17:30

An exciting position has arisen with a great, local Accountancy Practice, with a fantastic local reputation, and a lot of growth plans. They are recruiting for a trusted, and ambitious Semi Senior Accountant, to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

This position is well suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years UK practice experience who is comfortable in processing company accounts, working within tax and VAT, and bookkeeping. If you are someone with a strong base of experience, looking to broaden their skills, and grow within a reputable environment, then this is the role for you

Semi Senior Accountant Job Overview

Preparation of Company Accounts

• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Liaise with clients to gather necessary financial data
• Ensure accounts are completed in line with relevant accounting standards

Corporate Tax Returns

• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns (CT600)
• Identify tax planning opportunities and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations

VAT Returns

• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
• Ensure compliance with MTD (Making Tax Digital) regulations

Bookkeeping

• Perform regular bookkeeping duties using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
• Reconcile bank accounts, post journals, and maintain clean ledgers

Client Communication & Support

• Build strong client relationships and respond to day-to-day queries
• Provide support and advice on financial processes and accounting software

Semi Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Role is suitable to someone AAT L3 or L4 qualified, or part ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE
• Minimum of 2/3 years accountancy practice experience
• Must be comfortable in processing company accounts
• Experience in Sage, Xero, Quickbooks is advantageous
• Must be hard working, personable, dedicated, well presented, and punctual
• Able to commute to Sittingbourne, and comfortable with office based working
• Unfortunately this firm cannot offer visa sponsorship

Semi Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 30,000 - 37,000 dependant on experience and skills
• 4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Onsite parking
• Statutory pension and sick pay
• CPD opportunities, regular training, and progression/development opportunities
• Excellent office culture and team dynamic
• Team social events

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.