Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A local accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team in Long Lee, offering a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 alongside 23 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and onsite parking. The role involves accounts preparation, tax return preparation, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a UK-based firm. This position promises ample opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a UK qualified firm of accountants.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation for various business types.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from incomplete and computerized records.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and maintain excellent relationships.
• Assist with VAT returns and bookkeeping during busy periods.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client management

Tax return preparation

VAT returns

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

QBE with 3 years practice experience

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering a local accountancy practice near Keighley as they recruit for a Senior Accountant, to join their growing team. Offering circa £35,000-£45,000 23 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, company pension, onsite parking, and more.

This role is well suited for an ambitious accountant, looking to expand their experience in a reputable practice, and for someone looking for progression. There are plenty of opportunities for the right candidate to progress to leadership and management positions

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Accounts preparation from both incomplete records and computerised records. Including statutory, year-end accounts, and management accounts


• Company and personal tax return preparation (personal tax experience, not essential)


• Managing a portfolio of clients, liaising with them on all accounting matters, and maintaining excellent relationships


• VAT returns / Bookkeeping assistance where required during busy periods


• Other ad-hoc projects as they arise

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified. Will consider QBE but must have minimum of 3 years practice experience.


• A minimum of 3 years recent experience within a UK based, qualified firm of accountants is desirable


• Management accounts experience desirable


• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Ltd Companies and Partnerships, including LLPs


• Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard


• Ability to use own initiative, to work under pressure and to deadlines


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• A good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably CCH, Sage and Xero.


• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word is essential

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary range, £35,000-£50,000 but can be negotiable on experience


• 23 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays


• Company pension scheme with Now pensions


• On-site parking


• Wide range of progression opportunities, to senior leadership position

Bennett & Game Recruitment is 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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