Senior Accountant

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-£45,000 23 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

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary range, £35,000-£45,000 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 positions
• Potential for remote working up to 4 days a week.
• 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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