Semi-Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days

Parking pass

Flexible hours

Study support

Professional development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior in Wilmslow. You will prepare year-end accounts for various client structures, handle corporation tax, and manage a portfolio with direct client contact. The role offers hybrid working and a structured progression path.

The ideal candidate has experience in practice, a solid grasp of corporation tax, and the capacity to work independently while coordinating with managers and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice and preparing year-end accounts.
• Good understanding of corporation tax and ability to handle client queries.
• Ability to manage own workload and portfolio and progress to review stage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for companies, LLPs and sole traders.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Manage your own portfolio and workload.
• Deal directly with clients and resolve queries.
• Chase and obtain outstanding information from clients.
• Manage multiple jobs at different stages of completion.
• Prepare accounts to FRS 102 / FRS 105.
• Complete work through to manager review stage.
• Respond to review points and make amendments as required.
• Build strong and professional client relationships.
• Work closely with managers and senior team members.

Skills

Client management

Accounts preparation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or studying

AAT qualified or studying

QBE with practice experience

Study support for professional qualifications

Job description

Accounts Semi-Senior

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times, with core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Role

An established and growing specialist accountancy practice based in Wilmslow is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their general accounts team.

The role would suit an experienced practice accountant who is comfortable managing their own workload and preparing accounts through to review stage. You will work with a varied portfolio of companies, LLPs and sole traders, handling accounts preparation, corporation tax and client queries.

The firm has a strong focus on developing its people internally and provides structured training and support, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their accountancy practice career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for companies, LLPs and sole traders
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
• Manage your own portfolio and workload
• Deal directly with clients and resolve queries
• Chase and obtain outstanding information from clients
• Manage multiple jobs at different stages of completion
• Prepare accounts to FRS 102 / FRS 105
• Complete work through to manager review stage
• Respond to review points and make any necessary amendments
• Build strong and professional client relationships
• Work closely with managers and senior members of the team

Experience

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing year-end accounts
• Good understanding of corporation tax
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients
• Experience managing your own workload and portfolio
• Able to prepare accounts through to review stage
• Experience with FRS 102 / FRS 105
• Medical-sector experience is beneficial but not essential, with full training provided

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified, part-qualified or studying
• AAT qualified or studying
• QBE candidates with relevant practice experience will also be considered
• Study support available for candidates working towards professional qualifications

Study Pattern & Flexibility

• Hybrid working available following initial training
• Typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Flexible working between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm
• Suitable for candidates commuting from Wilmslow, Stockport, Macclesfield and surrounding areas
• Parking pass available as part of the package

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Half-day off for your birthday
• Christmas and New Year office closure, not deducted from annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Paid overtime
• Study support and professional development
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Parking available