Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Edgware
Package: Up to £55k (depending on experience), hybrid working, performance based bonuses, and more
Working Hours: Full time, 9am-6pm, Flexible working arrangements can be considered

A new vacancy is available withing a growing independent accountancy practice in Edgware, as they seek to recruit a high-calibre ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. This highly experienced practice have history dating back 50 years, and with a team of 13, have ambitious plans for growth

This role is a client facing, portfolio leadership position, with genuine influence, and a clear pathway towards management. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners, gaining exposure to strategic advisory work, whilst establishing excellent client relationships. If you are seeking a new challenge, where you can genuinely progress and make a difference, look no further

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• 80/20 split between accounts and audit.
• Review and preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Management of a client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact
• Delivery of high-quality client service and translating technical matters into clear, commercial advice
• Involvement / leading assignments including:
• Audit supervision - this forms a small part of the role. Audit fieldwork is outsourced, but the role will involve Audit Co-Ordination
• Management accounts and reporting
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Business valuations and due diligence
• Handling client queries, technical research, and HMRC correspondence
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
• Working with partners on business development and firm-wide initiatives

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, working within accountancy practice
• Strong technical experience across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory work
• Experience in portfolio management, and client relations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ambition with a desire to progress

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, paying up to £55,000
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working, after probation, (1-2 days from home)
• Clear progression pathways
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with 5 years service
• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Performance based bonus schemes
• And more to be discussed

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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