Senior Accountant — Growth-Focused Practice Lead

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment to pension

28 days holiday

Flexible hours

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment in Dunstable is seeking a Senior Accountant for a small but growing accountancy practice. You will manage client portfolios, prepare year-end and statutory accounts, review tax returns, and provide advisory support to drive the practice forward.

The role requires at least 5 years in practice, ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE, and strong communication and organisational skills. Flexible hours and options for full or part-time work are available.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or equivalent encouraged.
• Minimum five years of experience in Accountancy Practice.
• Must be able to commute to Dunstable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Experience with various accounting software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and be the main point of contact.
• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
• Prepare and review personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Complete VAT returns, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts production from bookkeeping to finalisation and submission.
• Provide clients with general accounting and business advice.
• Coordinate with HMRC and Companies House as required.
• Review work by junior staff and provide guidance.
• Identify tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Assist with management accounts and cash-flow forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications

Part qualified or QBE

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment in Dunstable is seeking a Senior Accountant for a small but growing accountancy practice. You will manage client portfolios, prepare year-end and statutory accounts, review tax returns, and provide advisory support to drive the practice forward.

The role requires at least 5 years in practice, ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE, and strong communication and organisational skills. Flexible hours and options for full or part-time work are available.