Senior Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Stourbridge
Package: Competitive Salary (Very Flexible depending on experience), Pension, On-site parking
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, Office-Based

A new position has arisen within a highly experienced and established Accountancy Practice in Stourbridge for an Accountant. This reputable practice boasts a collaborative team of just under 40 people and is experiencing continued growth, looking for good quality staff to join their established team.

This practice supports a broad client base, offering comprehensive accounting, tax, and audit services with a strong emphasis on quality. You will be playing a pivotal role in servicing their clients, handling day-to-day accounts production, and supporting the wider practice team. While the role is focused on accounts, experience or an interest in audit is a distinct advantage.

Accountant Job Responsibilities
* Prepare year-end accounts, financial statements, and draft tax computations for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships)
* Assist with or lead end-to-end audit assignments from planning through to final delivery, where required
* Manage client communication to resolve accounting queries and post year-end journals
* Complete and review bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT returns in line with MTD requirements
* Evaluate internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
* Work closely with the wider team and report directly to managers and partners
Accountant Job Requirements
* Proven experience working within an Accountancy Practice (Semi-Senior or Senior level)
* Strong background in preparing year-end accounts, corporate/personal tax, and VAT
* Previous experience or a strong understanding of external auditing is highly desirable but not essential
* Working knowledge of cloud accounting and production software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Iris)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills for direct client liaison
* Fully comfortable working in a dedicated, collaborative office environment
Accountant Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (Very flexible and dependant on candidate experience)
* Dedicated on-site parking
* Workplace pension scheme
* Standard holiday package
* Real progression opportunities within a steady, stable practice environment

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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