Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their award-winning accounting solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to handle accounts, management accounts, and review work for a diverse range of clients, including SMEs and OMBs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, with a focus on audit work and a passion for professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a clear path for career progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Health cash plan

Pension provision

Life assurance scheme

Occupational sick pay scheme

Season ticket loan for travel

Frequent events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA or close to qualifying.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various business types.
• Assist in training junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Liaise with business owners to develop relationships.

Skills

Audit Experience

Management Accounts

Client Relationship Management

Preparation of VAT Returns

Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Experience in Accounting Practice

Tools

CCH Central

Job description

Accounts Senior required to join this medium, award-winning accountancy practice in the accounting solutions team based in the Westminster office. The Senior Accountant will be seeking to progress in their career and build on their experience in this role predominantly handling the accounts, management accounts and some review work for a number of SME, OMB and other clients.

The ideal Senior Accountant will have proven experience within a similar role and practical experience assisting or leading audit work and will be looking for a rewarding but challenging position and will be offered up to 53,000 per annum, 25 days holiday + bank, hybrid working and a clear route of progression.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Preparation year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assist with the development and training of junior staff
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Liaising and developing relationships with business owners
• Reviewing some work carried by juniors (adhoc)
• Prepare corporation tax returns

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Qualified or close to qualifying ACA or ACCA
• Experience working within a practice is essential
• Experience within a medium sized accountancy practice
• Experience with CCH Central is preferable
• Broad background and experience of varying clients
• Full UK driving licence is preferable

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 48,000 – 53,000 per annum DOE
• 25 days holiday (with the ability to buy and sell holiday each year)
• Hybrid working from the office, home, and client premises
• Pension provision
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket loan for travel
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Frequent and varied events throughout the year

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.