Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients, provide commercial advice, and prepare statutory accounts and tax computations. You will join a supportive team with opportunities to develop technical and advisory skills.

The role offers hybrid working, a flexible schedule, and long-term career progression. You will gain exposure to diverse client needs and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their main point of contact.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Attend regular client meetings, providing commercial advice and identifying potential tax-saving opportunities.
• Review VAT returns for a varied client base.
• Complete up to 10 audits per year from planning through to completion (audit experience beneficial but not essential).
• Assist with the preparation of charity accounts where required, with training available.
• Work closely with a collaborative team while building long-term client relationships.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

An award winning, established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with over 100 years of history, this firm has built a strong reputation for providing friendly, commercially focused advice to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing companies. The firm works across a broad range of sectors and provides accounts, tax, audit and wider business advisory services.

With a strong emphasis on long-term client relationships, approachable service and staff development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a supportive team where they will gain genuine exposure to clients and develop their technical and advisory skills.

Senior Accountant - Overview

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their main point of contact.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Attend regular client meetings, providing commercial advice and identifying potential tax-saving opportunities.
• Review VAT returns for a varied client base.
• Complete up to 10 audits per year from planning through to completion (audit experience beneficial but not essential).
• Assist with the preparation of charity accounts where required, with training available.
• Work closely with a collaborative team while building long-term client relationships.

Senior Accountant - Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Experience producing and reviewing management accounts.
• Confident managing a client portfolio and attending client meetings.
• Knowledge of VAT returns.
• Audit experience or an interest in maintaining audit exposure would be highly advantageous.
• Charity accounts experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Senior Accountant - Salary & Benefits

• 35,000 - 45,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working (1 day from home following successful completion of probation).
• Flexible working hours:
• Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:15pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional flexibility for more experienced candidates.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Supportive, friendly working environment with long-term career progression.