Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Laund; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant in Burnley to manage a varied portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will have recently qualified ACA or ACCA status, with at least 4 years of accountancy practice experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, supporting client relationships, and organizing team work. This position offers a salary range of £38,000 - £48,000 and excellent benefits like flexible working hours and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Continuous training and professional development

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years accountancy practice experience.
• Able to travel to Burnley office and to client premises.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Produce year end accounts in accordance with accounting standards.
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary.
• Review work undertaken by junior staff, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation and interpersonal skills

Technically competent

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Burnley

Package: 38,000 - 48,000 (DOE), 28 days holiday, 1pm Friday finishes

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, Flexible start and finish times

A brilliant opportunity is available in Burnley for a recently qualified Senior Accountant, to join a top 100 practice, who are evolving and experiencing continued growth.

This role is suited to someone who has recently qualified with ACA or ACCA in the last few years, and someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will be managing a varied portfolio of interesting clients, who are at the heart of this practice. There are clear pathways for progression, as well as some great benefits and perks. Look no further for your next opportunity

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements
• Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified in recent years
• Minimum of 4 years accountancy practice experience
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Technically competent
• Able tot ravel to Burnley office, and to client premises

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 38,000 - 48,000 depending on experience
• Holiday allowance of 28 days increasing by 2 days after 2 years up to 33 days after 4+ years (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Continuous training and professional development
• Flexible start and finish times
• Access to discounts from retailers, gyms, and other services

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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.