Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected independent accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This client-facing role includes preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, managing VAT/bookkeeping, and training juniors. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with knowledge of Xero and IRIS. The position offers a salary of £32,000 – £40,000 per annum, part-time options, and numerous benefits including commission and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday allowance

Ongoing training and support

Progression opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accountancy practice working closely with clients.
• Good working knowledge of Xero and IRIS.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare business and personal tax returns.
• Manage VAT and bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Train Junior staff when necessary.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Knowledge of Xero

Knowledge of IRIS

Advisory services

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

IRIS

Sage

Job description

A well–respected, independent Accountancy practice is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team reporting to the directors. The role is currently available due to growth within the business

Working in a very client–facing role, which involves the Accounts Senior carrying out a number of different tasks for the varying clients including advisory services, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns this role has potential to progress into management and even Director level.

The ideal candidates will have prior experience working in an accountancy practice working closely with clients and will have a good working knowledge or Xero and IRIS.

Senior Accountant Position Overview

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing business and personal tax returns.
• VAT / Bookkeeping for a multitude of clients
• Training Juniors when necessary.

Senior Accountant Position Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE Accountants will be considered
• Experience in a practice is essential
• Iris, Sage and Xero experience would be advantageous

Senior Accountant Position Remuneration

• 32,000 – 40,000 per annum
• Commission earned on any clients introduced
• 28 days holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and support and progression opportunities
• 5 hour week Monday – Friday (Happy with part time as well 3–4 days a week)
• Onsite 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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