Accounts Senior

Our client is a long-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing accountancy, tax, audit and business advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients across the North West. The firm prides itself on delivering practical, jargon-free advice and building long-term relationships with its clients while offering a supportive environment for professional development and career progression.

Role Overview - Accounts Senior

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and individuals across a range of sectors.
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries, delivering an excellent level of service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing valuable financial insights to clients.
• Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning requirements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and filing requirements.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide support, guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems, processes and client service delivery.
• Utilise cloud accounting software and support clients with software-related queries and efficiencies.

Role Requirements - Accounts Senior

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing client relationships and handling client queries independently.
• Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Salary & Benefits - Accounts Senior

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and skillset.
• Choice of 35-hour or 37.5-hour working week, with salary reflecting hours worked.
• Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, plus an additional birthday holiday.
• Hybrid working available (one day per week from home following probation).
• Flexible working hours available after successful completion of probation.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.

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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