Senior Accountant - Flexible Hours, Pension & Growth

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment to pension

28 days holiday

Flexible hours

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Dunstable is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client portfolios and support the practice with year-end accounts, tax returns and accounting tasks. You will liaise with HMRC and Companies House and guide junior staff while driving efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires at least 5 years in accountancy practice, strong communication and organisation skills, and familiarity with various accounting software.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications are beneficial; part-qualified or QBE candidates can be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Accountancy Practice.
• Must be able to commute to Dunstable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Prior experience across different accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and building strong working relationships.
• Prepare year-end accounts and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare and review personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Complete VAT returns, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations where required.
• Handle accounts production from initial bookkeeping through to finalisation and submission.
• Provide clients with general accounting, tax and business advice.
• Liaise directly with HMRC and Companies House where required.
• Review work completed by junior members of the team and provide guidance and support.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and areas where clients could improve their financial position.
• Assist with management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and other ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Ensure all client work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients and maintain accurate client records.
• Support the wider practice with ad-hoc projects and assignments as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications beneficial

Part qualified or QBE considered

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Dunstable is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client portfolios and support the practice with year-end accounts, tax returns and accounting tasks. You will liaise with HMRC and Companies House and guide junior staff while driving efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires at least 5 years in accountancy practice, strong communication and organisation skills, and familiarity with various accounting software.