Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance based bonuses

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Edgware is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing independent practice. You will handle a client portfolio, focusing on accounts and audits, with a clear path to management.

The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification with at least 3 years PQE, strong technical skills across accounts, tax and advisory work, and excellent client communication. Hybrid working is offered alongside a competitive package.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in accountancy practice.
• Strong technical experience across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory work.
• Experience in portfolio management and client relations.

Responsibilities

• 80/20 split between accounts and audit.
• Review and preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Management of a client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact.
• Delivery of high-quality client service and translating technical matters into commercial advice.
• Leading assignments including audit coordination.
• Management accounts and reporting.
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Business valuations and due diligence.
• Handle client queries, technical research, and HMRC correspondence.
• Support junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Work with partners on business development and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relations

Accounts

Audit

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Edgware

Package: Up to £55k (depending on experience), hybrid working, performance based bonuses, and more

Working Hours: Full time, 9am-6pm, Flexible working arrangements can be considered

A new vacancy is available withing a growing independent accountancy practice in Edgware, as they seek to recruit a high-calibre ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. This highly experienced practice have history dating back 50 years, and with a team of 13, have ambitious plans for growth

This role is a client facing, portfolio leadership position, with genuine influence, and a clear pathway towards management. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners, gaining exposure to strategic advisory work, whilst establishing excellent client relationships. If you are seeking a new challenge, where you can genuinely progress and make a difference, look no further

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• 80/20 split between accounts and audit.
• Review and preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Management of a client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact
• Delivery of high-quality client service and translating technical matters into clear, commercial advice
• Involvement / leading assignments including: Audit supervision - this forms a small part of the role. Audit fieldwork is outsourced, but the role will involve Audit Co-Ordination
• Management accounts and reporting
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Business valuations and due diligence
• Handling client queries, technical research, and HMRC correspondence
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
• Working with partners on business development and firm-wide initiatives

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, working within accountancy practice
• Strong technical experience across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory work
• Experience in portfolio management, and client relations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ambition with a desire to progress

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, paying up to £55,000
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working, after probation, (1-2 days from home)
• Clear progression pathways
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with 5 years service
• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Performance based bonus schemes
• And more to be discussed