Jobs in Lower Gornal

Senior Accountant

Package: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Full-time, Hybrid (1 to 2 days working from home)
Location: Dudley

Following a period of exceptional growth, a highly successful and rapidly expanding family-run accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. Working alongside a supportive team of around 16 staff and a dedicated bookkeeping function, this role will take lead responsibility for statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance, and managing a varied portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities
* Client Portfolio Management: Serve as the main point of contact for a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and limited companies.
* Statutory Accounts: Prepare complex year-end financial statements and statutory accounts compliant with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / FRS 105).
* Management Accounting: Produce and deliver monthly or quarterly management accounts, providing meaningful commentary and key performance metrics to clients.
* Advisory & Planning: Deliver proactive financial guidance, remuneration planning, and cash flow forecasting to assist business owners.
* Mentorship: Review work completed by junior accountants and offer technical guidance to support team development.

Candidate Requirements
* Practice Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
* Qualifications: Fully qualified (ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience (QBE) with a strong track record in practice environment work.
* Software Competency: Advanced hands-on proficiency with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and standard accounts production tools.
* Taxation Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK personal and business taxation legislation.
* Communication & Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with business clients.

Benefits Package
* Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, tailored to experience and qualification level.
* Hybrid Working: Realistic hybrid setup with 1 to 2 days working from home per week.
* Parking: Free dedicated parking on-site.
* Pension & Holidays: Standard workplace pension scheme and statutory holiday allowance.
* Culture: A collaborative, supportive, and close-knit family-run team 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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