Senior Accountant

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established accountancy practice as an Accounts Senior in Stockport, where you will play a crucial role in managing client accounts and leading a dedicated team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with SMEs, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. You will benefit from ACCA study support, flexible working hours, and a range of attractive perks, including performance bonuses and a comprehensive Bupa Cash Plan. If you have a passion for accountancy and a desire to grow within a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Performance bonuses

Bupa Cash Plan

Pension - up to 4% contribution match

Professional qualification salary enhancement

Regular team social activities

Flexible working hours

Full study support

Death in service benefit

Long service award

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a UK accountancy practice required.
• ACCA study support offered for part-qualified Accountants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team and manage a group of SME clients.
• Prepare accounts, VAT returns, and corporation tax returns.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tax Planning

Education

ACCA Qualification

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

Free Agent

QuickBooks

Job description

A well established accountancy practice based in the Hyde area of Stockport, Cheshire is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Senior to join their SME team. This is a full-time, permanent position in a growing group of firms in the area. They are offering ACCA study support for part-qualified Accountants and fully qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a hands-on and review role, overseeing a small team and working closely with a designated group of SME clients.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

1. Responsible for a group of clients.
2. Reviewing work that has been prepared by assistants and Accountants.
3. Preparing accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and any other compliance, ensuring a consistent and compliant service is delivered and statutory filing dates are met.
4. Bookkeeping for clients using Xero, Free Agent, and QuickBooks as needed.
5. Training Junior members of the team.
6. Dealing with all communications for clients, both written and verbally.
7. Making sure that the clients are invoiced at the right time, and for any additional work.
8. Tax planning with clients.
9. Ensuring the clients are registered for the relevant taxes with HMRC.
10. Making sure Companies House records are kept up to date and accurate for the clients, ensuring that any forms needed are completed and filed at Companies House.
11. Processing payroll for clients.
12. Supporting the Senior Management Team on growth, meeting and speaking with prospective clients, and attending events as and when required.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

1. Working towards ACCA, qualified or qualified by experience.
2. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
3. 5 years minimum experience in a UK accountancy practice.
4. Strong organisation and analytical skills.
5. The ability to build trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

£32,000 - £45,000 per annum
Based in Hyde, Stockport, Cheshire
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with continuous service
Performance bonuses
Bupa Cash Plan (including dental and optical care)
Pension - up to 4% contribution match
Professional qualification salary enhancement
Regular team social activities
Flexible working hours
Full study support
Death in service benefit
Long service award