Working Arrangement: On-site (Office-based, with occasional client site visits)
Package: Competitive salary package (£30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience), company pension, generous annual leave, and career progression support
Role Overview
As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and commercially focused accounting services to a varied client portfolio ranging from sole traders to limited companies. You will support clients through compliant financial management, statutory reporting, taxation requirements, and ongoing advisory, whilst maintaining high standards of client care and operational efficiency. This role requires strong technical accounting capability combined with excellent organisational skills and commercial awareness.
Semi-Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities
* Prepare statutory accounts from a variety of accounting records, including incomplete records.
* Complete bank reconciliations, control account reconciliations, and nominal ledger reviews.
* Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and personal tax returns within deadlines.
* Support the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasting information.
* Build and maintain trusted professional relationships with clients, responding to technical and software queries promptly.
* Liaise with HMRC and external bodies on behalf of clients where appropriate.
* Efficiently utilise modern accounting software, including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Digita, and IRIS.
* Visit client sites when required to assist with accounting system setups, VAT processes, or bookkeeping support.
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Semi-Senior Accountant Job Requirements
* Qualifications: Qualified (AAT), part-qualified (ACCA/ACA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
* Experience: Strong background in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice environment.
* Software Skills: Proficiency with cloud accounting platforms such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks is essential; experience with Digita or IRIS is highly desirable.
* Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of statutory accounts preparation, VAT returns, and personal/corporation tax computations.
* Core Competencies: Excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (starting range tailored to study status and experience level).
* Generous Leave: Annual leave allowance plus statutory bank holidays.
* Financial Perks: Company pension scheme and performance incentives.
* Professional Growth: Structured career development opportunities and support towards further study/qualifications within a fast-growing group.
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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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year