Senior Accountant/Semi Senior

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top accountancy practice in Stratford upon Avon is seeking a Senior Accountant/Semi Senior Accountant to join their team. The role offers a salary up to £45,000, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will manage accounts preparation and client relationships while contributing to business growth and development. This position is ideal for a motivated professional looking for progression in a reputable firm.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Vitality healthcare

Medical cash plan

Auto enrolment to company pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and their uses.
• In-depth accounts preparation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit client accounts and tax returns.
• Act as a proactive point of contact for clients.
• Support business and tax planning efforts.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax return completion

Problem resolution

Strong computer literacy

Active listening

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified

Tools

CCH

Xero

Sage Line 50

Farmplan

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Accountant/Semi Senior Accountant (Depending on experience)

Location: Stratford upon Avon

Working pattern: Full time, Mon-Fri 8:15-5:15

Package: Circa £45,000, hybrid working, healthcare, and more

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a top 100 accountancy practice in Stratford upon Avon for either a Senior Accountant or Semi Senior Accountant, depending on your experience.

This practice is a highly reputable company which provides extensive benefits and progression routes for all candidates. They boast a great working culture that embraces change and innovation, contributing to growth and top 100 status.

If you are a Senior Accountant or Semi Senior Accountant looking to progress and establish yourself in a firm with excellent benefits, this is the role for you.

Overview of responsibilities

• Accounts & Tax Preparation - Prepare and submit client accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely filing.
• Client Liaison - Act as a proactive point of contact, gathering information and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Business & Tax Planning - Support managers and partners with tax planning, advisory projects, and identifying opportunities to add client value.
• Quality & Performance - Deliver work to high standards, monitor budgets, record chargeable time, and maximise recovery.
• Team Support & Development - Provide coaching to trainees and collaborate with colleagues across assignments.
• Technical & Professional Growth - Attend training, use support networks, and apply knowledge to complex queries.
• Bookkeeping & Systems Support - Assist clients with bookkeeping, ledgers, management accounts, and software queries.
• Firm Representation - Support marketing efforts, client seminars, and contribute to lead generation for wealth planning services.

Requirements

• Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently
• Ability to complete personal tax returns accurately and efficiently
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong active listening skills
• Excellent problem resolutions skills and idea generation ability
• In depth accounts prep knowledge
• Knowledge of Accounting systems including CCH, Xero, Sage Line 50, Farmplan and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits
• ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified

Salary & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience, but likely to range up to £45,000 (potentially more)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase or sell holiday
• Vitality healthcare
• Medical cash plan
• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Provided with own laptop
• Flexible working hours with 5 core hours

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.