Semi Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Employer pension

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Loughton is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join a top 100 practice. The role offers a £30,000-£40,000 package dependent on experience, with 25 days holiday, wellbeing allowance, birthday off, volunteering day and a range of employee benefits.

This full-time position is well suited to AAT qualified or part ACCA/ACA accountants looking to grow their career. You will handle statutory accounts for various entity types, VAT returns, bookkeeping and management

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• AAT or ACCA/ACA qualification preferred.
• Strong IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and groups.
• Produce and review VAT returns, bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing feedback and maintaining high performance standards.
• Manage client assignments within budgets and deadlines, resolving review points and delivering high-quality final files.
• Liaise with managers, partners, and the Tax team to resolve queries and identify opportunities for additional client services.
• Maintain accurate time records, comply with CPD requirements, and support the smooth running of the department.

Skills

Strong IT literacy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Education

Fully AAT qualified or part ACA/ACCA qualified

3 years accountancy practice experience

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Loughton

Package: £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience. Includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum, paid birthday off, paid volunteering day, life assurance scheme, employer pension scheme with increasing contribution, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave packages.

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a top 100 practice, as they recruit for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior Accountant, to join their growing team. This role is well suited to AAT qualified or part ACCA/ACA qualified Accountants, who are ambitious and looking to grow their career.

This practice boasts a diverse clientele across a multitude of sectors, and this position is crucial to maintaining excellent client relationships and standards. This is a hands‑on role within a portfolio of clients, meeting deadlines, and providing an excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and groups.
• Produce and review VAT returns, bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing feedback and maintaining high performance standards.
• Manage client assignments within budgets and deadlines, resolving review points and delivering high-quality final files.
• Liaise with managers, partners, and the Tax team to resolve queries and identify opportunities for additional client services.
• Maintain accurate time records, comply with CPD requirements, and support the smooth running of the department.

Qualifications

• Fully AAT qualified or part ACA/ACCA qualified. Candidates qualified by experience can also be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, ability to balance deadlines, and strong communication skills.
• Strong IT literacy.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience.
• Some scope for hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday increases with length of service).
• Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum.
• Paid birthday off.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employer pension scheme, with contribution increasing with length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages.