Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Greater London is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance and providing prositive advice. Candidates must be ACCA or ACA qualified with at least three years of experience in accountancy practice. The position offers a salary between £45,000 - £50,000, flexibility in working hours, and additional benefits including a pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension and sick pay

In-house CPD's

Training and exposure to different areas of accountancy

Regular team events and activities

Excellent office culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in accountancy practice.
• Able to comfortably commute to Harrow office.
• Recent qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Prepare and review year-end financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP.
• Oversee and review client VAT returns.
• Provide proactive business and financial advice to clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide feedback to junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.

Skills

ACCA or ACA qualification

Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Excellent organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Pinner, Harrow

Package: £45,000 - £50,000, 1 day a week WFH, excellent working culture

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week, hours can be flexible

A fantastic opportunity has opened up within a long-standing Accountancy Practice in Harrow, who are experiencing continued growth, for a Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. If you are a qualified accountant, looking to establish themselves in a trusted practice, with genuine progression routes, then this could be the role for you

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients across accounts and tax, including owner managed businesses to blue chip corporations. The role will include compliance and advisory, and reviewing the work of juniors. It s a great opportunity to take the next step into future management.

Senior Accountant - Job Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Statutory Accounts: Prepare and review year-end financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and FRS 102, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards.
• VAT Compliance: Oversee and review client VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and providing guidance on complex VAT matters.
• Client Advisory: Provide proactive business and financial advice to clients, helping them make informed strategic and operational decisions.
• Team Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior team members, offering feedback, support, and training to enhance their technical and professional development.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients and support the growth and development of the practice.

Senior Accountant - Job Requirements

• Must be ACCA or ACA qualified - recent qualifications is advantageous. Exam qualified can be considered
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Minimum of 3 years working in accountancy practice
• Able to comfortably commute to Harrow office
• Excellent organisation, interpersonal, and communication skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience, ranging from £45,000 - £50,000
• Some working from home flexibility, but no more than 1 day a week
• Flexible working hours, standard hours are 9am-5:30pm
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday with each year of service
• Company pension and sick pay
• In-house CPD's
• Training and exposure to different areas of accountancy, audit, and tax, if interested
• Regular team events and activities
• Excellent office culture

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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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