Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible working

1 day WFH per week

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Loughborough is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate and timely accounting services to a portfolio of small-to-medium businesses. You will handle statutory reporting, taxation, payroll, and advisory, taking over key responsibilities in a restructured team.

The role requires strong technical accounting capability across accounts, tax, and payroll, plus excellent communication skills and a flexible, collaborative approach in a smaller firm environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with substantial time spent in practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation and client management within an accountancy practice environment.
• Proficiency with TaxCalc, QuickBooks, MoneySoft, or Q-TAC and willingness to learn new software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for various entity types (limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs).
• Prepare and submit personal tax returns, corporation tax, and quarterly VAT returns within deadlines.
• Process client payroll using software or assist/learn payroll systems as required.
• Utilise TaxCalc and QuickBooks for accounts preparation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and provide prompt accounting advisory.
• Support charity accounts preparation where applicable (desirable).
• Maintain flexibility to support day-to-day practice needs in a close-knit office environment.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Taxation

Payroll processing

TaxCalc

QuickBooks

MoneySoft

Q-TAC

Client management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

TaxCalc

QuickBooks

MoneySoft

Q-TAC

Job description

Senior Accountant

Working Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid (Mainly office-based, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility up to 1 day working from home)

Package: Competitive salary package (£35,000-£45,000 dependent on experience), company pension, and flexible working options

Location: Loughborough

Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and commercially focused accounting services to a varied portfolio of small-to-medium businesses (with turnovers up to £6 million). You will support clients through compliant financial management, statutory reporting, taxation requirements, and ongoing advisory, taking over key responsibilities in a restructured team following internal progression. This role requires strong technical accounting capability across accounts, tax, and payroll, combined with excellent communication skills and a flexible, all-round approach.

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and LLPs.
• Prepare and submit personal tax returns (self-assessments), corporation tax, and quarterly VAT returns within strict deadlines.
• Process client payroll using specialised software (MoneySoft, Q-TAC, etc.) or assist/learn payroll systems as required.
• Utilise accounts preparation software proficiently, specifically TaxCalc and QuickBooks.
• Build and maintain trusted professional relationships with clients, providing prompt support and advice on accounting matters.
• Handle charity accounts preparation where applicable (desirable).
• Maintain a flexible and practical approach to supporting day-to-day practice needs in a close-knit, office-based environment.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with substantial time spent in practice.
• Experience: Proven background in accounts preparation and client management within an accountancy practice environment.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with TaxCalc, QuickBooks, MoneySoft, or Q-TAC is highly advantageous, alongside willingness to learn new software.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of limited company statutory accounts, VAT processes, payroll processing, and personal/business tax.
• Core Competencies: Excellent organisation and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, approachable attitude suited to a smaller firm environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (tailored to qualification level and experience).
• Flexible Working: Standard hours 9:00am-5:00pm with flexible start/finish times available and option for 1 day WFH per week.
• Financial Perks: Company pension scheme.
• Workplace Culture: Friendly, team-oriented office environment with tenured staff and client-focused stability.