Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Working Arrangement: Full-Time, Hybrid (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home after probation period)
Package: £32,000 - £42,000 (Dependent on Depth of Experience) + Generous Holiday Entitlement & On-Site Parking

Overview
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a core operational role handling full "cradle-to-grave" accounting duties within a friendly, highly collaborative, and well-established independent accountancy practice. Working directly alongside two practice directors in a close-knit, laid-back team, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned practitioner who enjoys managing client relationships and overseeing all aspects of accounts preparation.

You will manage accounts production, tax compliance, VAT, and bookkeeping across a varied portfolio of local clients, including small limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Rather than operating in rigid, siloed departments, every member of our team is fully involved across the board. This position is ideal for an approachable professional who can hit the ground running, manage tasks end-to-end with minimal supervision, and thrives in a busy practice setting.
We value practical experience, clear communication, and a positive team mindset above strict job titles. If you are looking to take ownership of a client portfolio in a Senior Accountant role, we offer a stable, friendly working environment with genuine flexibility.

Job Responsibilities
* Cradle-to-Grave Accounts Preparation: Prepare and finalise statutory accounts, tax computations, and financial statements for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
* Tax Compliance: Complete personal and corporate tax returns, ensuring working papers are tidy, accurate, and submitted well ahead of statutory deadlines.
* Bookkeeping & Management Accounts: Oversee routine client bookkeeping, prepare quarterly VAT returns, and assist clients in managing Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
* Client Portfolio Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client queries, offering proactive guidance and collecting missing records efficiently.
* System & Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate client records on practice management software and manage statutory filings with Companies House.
* Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside directors and junior team members to maintain workflow during peak periods.

Job Requirements
* Practice Experience: Significant hands-on experience working within a UK general practice environment (ideally 3+ years).
* Qualifications: Fully ACCA/ICAEW qualified, AAT fully qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) welcomed.
* Capability: Proven ability to hit the ground running with complete accounts preparation, tax filings, and routine client management without requiring extensive foundational training.
* Technical Proficiency: Experience using modern accounting software packages alongside standard spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
* Interpersonal Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills with a grounded, friendly, and team-orientated work ethic.
* Self-Motivation: Strong organisational skills and high numerical accuracy to manage competing client priorities in a busy office environment.

Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Remuneration: Market-aligned salary between £32,000 - £42,000, negotiable based on qualifications and technical experience.
* Hybrid Working: Opportunity to work one day per week from home following successful completion of the probation period.
* On-Site Parking: Dedicated staff parking available on-site for a stress-free commute.
* Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance in a supportive, non-corporate environment that respects home/life balance.
* Firm Culture: Long-term security in a stable, friendly practice with steady growth coming purely from client recommendations.

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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