Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Stafford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chartered Accountants firm in Stafford is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant. In this hands-on role, you will manage a portfolio of 40-50 clients, mentor junior staff, and assist in the day-to-day operations of the office. The ideal candidate will have strong accounts preparation and personal tax compliance experience, and excellent communication skills. A qualification such as ACA or ACCA is preferred. The salary range is £36,000 - £42,000 based on experience, with benefits including flexible working hours and a pension scheme.

Benefits

On-site parking

Pension scheme

20 days holiday + 3 Christmas days + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Smart casual dress code

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in ACA/ACCA preferred, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in accounts preparation and personal tax compliance.
• Strong mentoring experience with junior staff.
• Ability to manage office operations effectively.
• Previous audit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 40-50 clients.
• Review and mentor junior team members.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations.
• Handle accounts preparation and personal taxes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist in the growth of a new office.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Personal tax compliance

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA

Part-qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

A long-established firm of Chartered Accountants, with over 10 years' presence in the local area, is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. The Leek office currently has a close-knit team consisting of a Director, an Admin, an AAT, and an ACA trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while supporting the development of the new office.

The successful Senior Accountant will take responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of 40-50 clients across accounts and personal tax, with a small element of audit. You will also review work prepared by junior staff, provide mentoring, and assist with the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone seeking variety, autonomy, and progression in a supportive environment.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Manage a portfolio of 40-50 clients across accounts and personal tax.
• Take responsibility for reviewing and mentoring junior team members.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office alongside the Director.
• Handle a variety of work including accounts preparation, personal tax compliance, and a small element of audit.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and success of a recently established office within an experienced, supportive firm.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Ideally fully qualified (ACA / ACCA), but part-qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.
• Strong background in accounts preparation and personal tax compliance.
• Experience in reviewing and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to oversee the smooth running of an office and manage client relationships.
• Previous experience with small audits would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 36,000 - 42,000 (dependent on experience)
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times between 8:00am-6:00pm
• Holiday: 20 days + 3 days at Christmas + 8 bank holidays
• On-site parking available
• Pension scheme
• Smart casual dress code

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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