Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Dunstable
Package: £35,000-£40,000, Flexible Hours, Auto Enrolment to pension, 28 days holiday
Working Hours: Full time or Part Time. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

A new opportunity has arisen within a small but growing Accountancy Practice in Dunstable. This innovative practice are seeking a Senior Accountant, to work under the directors, ensuring efficient portfolio management, and to help push the practice forward

In this role, you should be an all-rounder handling accounts prep, tax returns, reviewing accounts, and more. The practice hold a fast-paced and energetic environment, that would suit an ambitious accountant seeking a new challenge

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and building strong working relationships.
Prepare year-end accounts and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Prepare and review personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
Complete VAT returns, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations where required.
Handle accounts production from initial bookkeeping through to finalisation and submission.
Provide clients with general accounting, tax and business advice.
Liaise directly with HMRC and Companies House where required.
Review work completed by junior members of the team and provide guidance and support.
Identify tax planning opportunities and areas where clients could improve their financial position.
Assist with management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and other ad-hoc financial reporting.
Ensure all client work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
Assist with the onboarding of new clients and maintain accurate client records.
Support the wider practice with ad-hoc projects and assignments as required.Senior Accountant Job Requirements

ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualifications are beneficial. Part qualified or QBE candidates can also be considered
A minimum of 5 years experience in Accountancy Practice
Must be able to comfortably commute to Dunstable
Should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Prior experience across different accounting softwareSenior Accountant Salary & Benefits

Salary depending on experience, likely ranging from £38,000-£50,000
Full time or part time position, hours can be flexible
Excellent office environment and culture
Progression opportunities available within a growing firm
Auto-enrolment to pension scheme, and standard sick pay
20 days holiday plus bank holidaysBennett 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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