Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated on-site parking

Workplace pension scheme

Standard holiday package

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Stourbridge is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a stable, established practice. You will handle day-to-day accounts production, year-end work, and support the wider team in tax, audit, and advisory tasks.

The role is office-based with a strong client-facing element and real progression opportunities. The successful candidate will have solid accountancy practice experience, a strong tax/VAT background, and familiarity with cloud accounting software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within an Accountancy Practice (Semi-Senior or Senior level).
• Strong background in preparing year-end accounts, corporate/personal tax, and VAT.
• Previous experience or a strong understanding of external auditing is highly desirable but not essential.
• Working knowledge of cloud accounting and production software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Iris).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills for direct client liaison.
• Fully comfortable working in a dedicated, collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, financial statements, and draft tax computations for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships).
• Assist with or lead end-to-end audit assignments from planning through to final delivery, where required.
• Manage client communication to resolve accounting queries and post year-end journals.
• Complete and review bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT returns in line with MTD requirements.
• Evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Work closely with the wider team and report directly to managers and partners.

Skills

Year-end accounts

Tax

VAT

Auditing

Cloud accounting

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Iris

Client liaison

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Iris

Job description

Senior Accountant (RW46723) Stourbridge, England

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Stourbridge
Package: Competitive Salary (Very Flexible depending on experience), Pension, On-site parking
Working Hours: Full time, Monday–Friday, Office-Based

A new position has arisen within a highly experienced and established Accountancy Practice in Stourbridge for an Accountant. This reputable practice boasts a collaborative team of just under 40 people and is experiencing continued growth, looking for good quality staff to join their established team.

This practice supports a broad client base, offering comprehensive accounting, tax, and audit services with a strong emphasis on quality. You will be playing a pivotal role in servicing their clients, handling day-to-day accounts production, and supporting the wider practice team. While the role is focused on accounts, experience or an interest in audit is a distinct advantage.

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, financial statements, and draft tax computations for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships)
• Assist with or lead end-to-end audit assignments from planning through to final delivery, where required
• Manage client communication to resolve accounting queries and post year-end journals
• Complete and review bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT returns in line with MTD requirements
• Evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Work closely with the wider team and report directly to managers and partners

Accountant Job Requirements

• Proven experience working within an Accountancy Practice (Semi-Senior or Senior level)
• Strong background in preparing year-end accounts, corporate/personal tax, and VAT
• Previous experience or a strong understanding of external auditing is highly desirable but not essential
• Working knowledge of cloud accounting and production software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Iris)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills for direct client liaison
• Fully comfortable working in a dedicated, collaborative office environment

Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (Very flexible and dependant on candidate experience)
• Dedicated on-site parking
• Workplace pension scheme
• Standard holiday package
• Real progression opportunities within a steady, stable practice environment