Semi Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Gomersal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established accountancy practice in West Yorkshire is seeking a Part-Qualified / Semi Senior Accountant to manage a varied portfolio of SME clients. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent career progression, technical exposure, and includes benefits like ACCA study support, flexible hours, and a pension.

Benefits

Study Support: Full ACCA study package included

Flexible start/finish times

Professional development and mentoring scheme

Perks and rewards programme

Free onsite parking

Referral incentive scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK-based accountancy practice.
• Competent in preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and maintaining ledgers.
• Strong understanding of UK tax/VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated portfolio of SME clients across various industries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Assist in preparation of management accounts and year-end accounts.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Client Management

Organisational skills

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Outlook

Dext

Job description

A long-established and growing accountancy practice based in West Yorkshire is currently seeking a Part-Qualified / Semi Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role offering excellent career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio of SME clients.

Semi Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Manage a dedicated portfolio of SME clients across various industries
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Support senior accountants with year-end accounts and tax return preparation
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Liaise directly with clients via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to ensure service quality
• Apply strong technical knowledge alongside effective interpersonal skills

Semi Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK-based accountancy practice
• Competent in preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and maintaining ledgers
• Familiarity with software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, and Dext
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and UK tax/VAT compliance
• Experience supporting year-end accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills

Semi Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 26,000 - 29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Study Support: Full ACCA study package included
• Flexible start/finish times
• Professional development and mentoring scheme
• Perks and rewards programme
• Free onsite parking
• Referral incentive scheme
• Pension

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.

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