Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing allowance £400 p.a.

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Life assurance scheme

Employer pension scheme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is assisting in recruiting a Senior Accountant for their Loughton office. The role focuses on producing statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and managing client deadlines. You will mentor junior staff and liaise with senior teams to deliver high-quality work.

The position offers hybrid working options, a competitive package, and a supportive environment for growing careers within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or Part qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 5 years accountancy practice experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good communication skills and collaborative approach.
• Proficient IT literacy and accounting software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for various client types.
• Produce and review VAT returns, bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced work.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

ACCA/ACA part qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Loughton

Package: £35,000-£45,000, 25 days holiday, wellbeing allowance, WFH options, and more

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

A fantastic opening is available within a growing top 100 Accountancy Practice, for a Senior/Semi Senior Accountant. This role is well suited to ambitious accountants looking to grow their career, who might be part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience

This practice boast a diverse clientele across a multitude of sectors, and this position is crucial to maintaining excellent client relationships and standards. This is a hands on role within a portfolio of clients, meeting deadlines, and providing an excellent service

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and groups.
• Produce and review VAT returns, bookkeeping, management accounts, and outsourced work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing feedback and maintaining high performance standards.
• Manage client assignments within budgets and deadlines, resolving review points and delivering high-quality final files.
• Liaise with managers, partners, and the Tax team to resolve queries and identify opportunities for additional client services.
• Maintain accurate time records, comply with CPD requirements, and support the smooth running of the department.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Newly Qualified or Part qualified ACCA/ACA. Candidates qualified by experience can also be considered
• A minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to balance deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT literacy

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• Some scope for hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Holiday increases with length of service
• Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension scheme, with contribution increasing with length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages