Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role, based in Caddington, offers career progression and a salary up to £55,000 per annum, with benefits including 25 days holiday and the option to work from home 40% of the time. The ideal candidate will have an ACA or ACCA qualification and significant audit experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance at four times the basic salary

Clear progression routes

Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of accountancy practice experience working in an audit role.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Broad background in accounts, tax, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of account clients and timely submission of financial statements.
• Preparing year-end financial statements for various entities.
• Leading client audits and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Experience in audit work

Client relationship management

Strong understanding of accounting standards

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (or part qualified)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a large Accountancy practice based in a smaller team within Luton and they are currently seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior. The Accounts & Audit Senior position represents an excellent opportunity for career progression. Ideally, you'll be ACCA or ACA qualified or close to with a minimum of three years of accountancy practice experience working in an audit role. The role will predominantly focus on leading and delivering statutory year end accounts services to a broad portfolio of clients with a 70% accounts and 30% audit split. The role reports to the Director and offers up to £55,000, 25 days holiday, alongside progression routes and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of account clients, ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns.
• Preparing year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies in line with accounting standards.
• Leading client audits through to Partner sign-off, with a focus on governance, internal controls, and financial accuracy.
• Preparing and reviewing audit working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Developing strong client relationships and attending client meetings.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA part qualified preferably.
• Experience working within a practice carrying out audit work is essential.
• Broad background and experience of accounts, tax and audit.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to Circa £55,000 per annum.
• Working Week Monday to Friday.
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:15pm.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Options to work from home for around 40% of the week.
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary.
• Clear progression routes.
• Parking.

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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