Senior Accountant

Hertfordshire Source: WhatJobs

£35,000–£50,000

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Stevenage
Package: Up to 50,000, bonuses, clear progression, 28 days holiday, and more
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

An exciting opportunity is available within a growing independent Accountancy Practice in Stevenage for an Accounts Senior. You'll be joining a very friendly team, and supporting a diverse portfolio of clients

This progressive practice are cloud based, and are constantly adapting to modern changes. Your contribution in this role will genuinely matter, and there is plenty of scope for you to progress. The firm value work life balance, allowing flexible hours, some working from home, and great perks. If you are looking for the next step in your career, and somewhere you're valued, then look no further!

Accounts Senior Job Responsibilities

Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
Preparing corporation tax returns
Preparing personal tax returns
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, depending on experience
Preparing management accounts
Completing accounts and tax work from client records through to draft stage
Identifying queries and communicating directly with clients to resolve them
Carrying out bookkeeping and accounting adjustments where required
Reviewing bookkeeping records before accounts preparation
Helping clients with Xero and other cloud accounting software
Liaising with HMRC and Companies House where required
Keeping clear records, notes and actions within our practice management system
Managing your own workload and deadlines
Supporting junior and trainee team members as your experience develops
Working closely with Client Managers and Directors on more complex assignments

Accounts Senior Job Requirements

AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, recently qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience
Experienced in preparing year-end accounts within an accountancy practice
Comfortable preparing corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
Familiar with VAT and bookkeeping
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
Organised and able to manage deadlines
Keen to continue developing technically
Positive, team-focused and willing to help others
Comfortable with Xero and cloud accounting technology

Accounts Senior Salary & Benefits

Paying dependent on experience, from 35,000-50,000
20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Your birthday off
Christmas closure, in addition to your normal holiday allowance
Hybrid working after 6 month probation
Flexible working hours
Commission for bringing in new work
Commission for identifying additional services for clients
Christmas profit share
Paid CPD
Paid professional subscriptions, where relevant to the role
Study support by agreement
Pension contribution
Free tea and coffee
Free on-site parking, with additional parking nearby
Paid team social events
Casual dress
Direct access to the Directors
Weekly check-ins and informal one-to-ones
Clear progression opportunities towards Senior Accountant and, ultimately, managing your own client portfolio

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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