Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant

Blusource Finance Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in central Bedford is seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have accounts preparation experience and knowledge of VAT and personal tax. This role offers competitive salaries, flexitime, and comprehensive benefits including study support and personal development programs.

Benefits

Flexitime

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Social events

Pension scheme with auto-enrolment

Employee introduction and client referral bonuses

Life assurance and income protection

Market-rate competitive salaries

Full study support

Free parking

Personal development programs and access to CPD courses

Flexible benefits including bike to work, gym membership, private medical and dental insurance, and restaurant cards

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation is essential.
• Confidence in client communication is required.
• Tax experience is preferable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Handle personal and business tax work.
• Conduct audit work for larger clients.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client communication

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Personal tax knowledge

Job description

Job Opportunity: Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant

We are recruiting on behalf of a firm of accountants based in central Bedford. They are seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join their rapidly growing team. The salary is negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications, and is open within reason. The ideal candidate will have accounts preparation experience, with knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and personal tax being advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Personal and Business Tax work
• Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Audit work for larger clients
• Bookkeeping on various software packages
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of management accounts
• Meeting with clients, addressing queries, and engaging with potential clients

Requirements:

• Accounts preparation experience required
• Some tax experience is preferable (training can be provided)
• Confidence in client communication

Employment Terms and Benefits:

• Flexitime
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Social events
• Pension scheme with auto-enrolment via salary sacrifice
• Employee introduction and client referral bonuses
• Life assurance and income protection
• Market-rate competitive salaries
• Full study support
• Free parking
• Personal development programs and access to CPD courses
• Flexible benefits including bike to work, gym membership, private medical and dental insurance, and restaurant cards