Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant (Permanent)
Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering a local accountancy practice near Keighley as they recruit for a Senior Accountant, to join their growing team. Offering circa £35,000-£45,days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, company pension, onsite parking, and more.

This role is well suited for an ambitious accountant, looking to expand their experience in a reputable practice, and for someone looking for progression. There are plenty of opportunities for the right candidate to progress to leadership and management positions

Senior Accountant Job Overview

Accounts preparation from both incomplete records and computerised records. Including statutory, year-end accounts, and management accounts
Company and personal tax return preparation (personal tax experience, not essential)
Managing a portfolio of clients, liaising with them on all accounting matters, and maintaining excellent relationships
VAT returns/Bookkeeping assistance where required during busy periods
Other ad-hoc projects as they arise

Senior Accountant

Job Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified. Will consider QBE but must have minimum of 3 years practice experience.
A minimum of 3 years recent experience within a UK based, qualified firm of accountants is desirable
Management accounts experience desirable
Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Ltd Companies and Partnerships, including LLPs
Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard
Ability to use own initiative, to work under pressure and to deadlines
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
A good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably CCH, Sage and Xero.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word is essential

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary range, £35,000-£50,000 but can be negotiable on experience
23 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Company pension scheme with Now pensions
On-site parking
Wide range of progression opportunities, to senior leadership position
Pension

Bennett & Game Recruitment is 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.

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