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Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Long Lee

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

16 days ago

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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.


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

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