Semi Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their vibrant team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in a modern office environment with flexible working arrangements, including two days from home. You will be responsible for preparing limited company accounts, managing a portfolio of clients, and gaining exposure to personal and corporation tax. The firm provides full study support for ACCA or AAT qualifications, ensuring you have the resources to accelerate your accounting career. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers a range of benefits, including casual dress and social events.

Benefits

Study support for AAT or ACCA

Hybrid working - 2 days from home

20 days holiday plus 3 for Christmas

Social events

Casual dress in the office

Lunch treated on last day of the month

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing accounts for limited companies is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review limited company accounts and corporation tax.
• Assist with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll for clients.

Skills

UK accounting experience

Communication skills

Client management

Bookkeeping

VAT returns preparation

Education

ACCA qualified or studying

AAT studying

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

A medium sized multiple Partner Accountancy firm based in the Castlefield area of Manchester are recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant to join their modern & vibrant office on a full-time permanent basis. They offer flexible working with 2 days from home. Whether you have a few years accounts experience and are studying towards AAT or are currently managing a portfolio of clients and working towards ACCA, they are offering full study support to accelerate your accounts career and you will get excellent exposure into accounts, personal & corporation tax and bookkeeping.

Semi-Senior Accountant Job Overview

1. Preparing Limited company accounts
2. Corporation tax preparation
3. Excellent cloud based knowledge with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
4. Key part of the accounts team - This includes bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, management accounts, year end accounts and tax returns, as well as ad-hoc advice.
5. Prepare and review VAT returns
6. Looking after (or assisting) with a portfolio of clients and helping them grow their business

Semi-Senior Accountant Job Requirements

1. Recent experience in working in a UK accounting firm
2. Experience in preparing accounts for ltd companies
3. Either ACCA qualified, studying, or working towards AAT
4. Excellent communication skills and confident in speaking with clients
5. Keen to accelerate your career with a structured growth & study plan
6. Based locally to central Manchester

Semi/Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

1. £25,000 - £40,000 per annum dependant on experience
2. Based in the Castlefield area of Manchester
3. Working with an ACCA platinum training firm
4. Study support for AAT or ACCA
5. Hybrid working - 2 days a week working from home
6. 2 socials events per year
7. Casual dress in the office
8. 20 days holiday plus 3 for Christmas close down, plus bank holidays
9. Treated to lunch on the last day of every month

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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