Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Bonuses (4% of monthly fees billed)

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Client Manager in East Grinstead with strong accounting practice experience. The role offers hybrid working with up to four days remote and a salary up to £60k DOE.

Responsibilities include preparing accounts and tax returns, reviewing bookkeeping and VAT, and advising clients while supporting junior staff. A commutable distance to East Grinstead is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years accountancy practice experience.
• ACCA or ACA qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of CCH, Sage and Xero is useful, but not essential.
• Must live within a commutable distance of East Grinstead.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of sole trade and company accounts.
• Preparation of self assessment tax return.
• Preparation of partnership and company tax returns.
• Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts.
• Providing accounting, tax and business advice to clients.
• Supporting and reviewing work of junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Job description

Job Title: Client Manager
Location: East Grinstead, (4 days a week working from home)
Package: £45-60k (DOE), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical, and more
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-17:30pm

A great opportunity is available within a rapidly growing Accountancy Practice, for a Client Manager. Offering up to £60k, with fantastic WFH flexibility, extensive holiday, and more.

This role is well suited to an experienced Client Manager, with experience in managing a mixed portfolio across accounts and tax. If you are a client manager looking to take the next step, into a progressive practice, where you can make real change, then look no further

Client Manager Job Overviews

• Preparation of sole trade and company accounts.
• Preparation of self assessment tax return
• Preparation of partnership and company tax returns.
• Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts
• Providing accounting, tax, and business advice to clients
• Supporting and reviewing work of junior staff

Client Manager Job Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years accountancy practice experience
• ACCA or ACA qualified is preferred
• Knowledge of CCH, Sage, and Xero is useful, but not essential
• Must live within a commutable distance of East Grinstead
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Client Manager Job Remuneration

• £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working, up to 4 days a week WFH (after probation)
• Bonuses (4% of monthly fees billed)
• 3.5% employer pension contribution
• Full CPD support
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays