Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance-based bonuses

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Edgware to join a growing independent practice. The role is client-facing with portfolio leadership and a clear pathway to management, offering hybrid working and exposure to strategic advisory work.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with 3+ years’ PQE in practice, strong technical skills across accounts, tax, audit and advisory, and an ambition to progress within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in accountancy practice.
• Strong technical experience across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory work.
• Experience in portfolio management and client relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ambition with a desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• 80/20 split between accounts and audit.
• Review and preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Management of a client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact
• Delivery of high-quality client service and translating technical matters into clear, commercial advice
• Involvement / leading assignments including: Audit supervision (outsourced), Audit Co-ordination, Management accounts and reporting, Cash flow forecasting and budgeting, Business valuations and due diligence
• Handling client queries, technical research, and HMRC correspondence
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
• Working with partners on business development and firm-wide initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Edgware
Package: Up to 55k (depending on experience), hybrid working, performance based bonuses, and more
Working Hours: Full time, 9am-6pm, Flexible working arrangements can be considered

A new vacancy is available withing a growing independent accountancy practice in Edgware, as they seek to recruit a high-calibre ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. This highly experienced practice have history dating back 50 years, and with a team of 13, have ambitious plans for growth

This role is a client facing, portfolio leadership position, with genuine influence, and a clear pathway towards management. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners, gaining exposure to strategic advisory work, whilst establishing excellent client relationships. If you are seeking a new challenge, where you can genuinely progress and make a difference, look no further

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• 80/20 split between accounts and audit.
• Review and preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Management of a client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact
• Delivery of high-quality client service and translating technical matters into clear, commercial advice
• Involvement / leading assignments including:
• Audit supervision - this forms a small part of the role. Audit fieldwork is outsourced, but the role will involve Audit Co-Ordination
• Management accounts and reporting
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Business valuations and due diligence
• Handling client queries, technical research, and HMRC correspondence
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
• Working with partners on business development and firm-wide initiatives

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, working within accountancy practice
• Strong technical experience across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory work
• Experience in portfolio management, and client relations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ambition with a desire to progress

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, paying up to 55,000
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working, after probation, (1-2 days from home)
• Clear progression pathways
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with 5 years service
• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Performance based bonus schemes
• And more to be discussed