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Senior Accountant

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Package: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE), Private HealthCare, On site Parking

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established, small-to-medium-sized accountancy practice near Wokingham. This is a client-facing, general practice role ideal for a professional who enjoys managing a diverse portfolio and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The firm is structured into dedicated teams, supported by Associate Directors and a full administrative and payroll suite, offering a stable and professional platform for your next career move.

Job Overview

As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of client relationships and deliver a full suite of accounting services. You will be expected to "hit the ground running," managing workloads independently while contributing to the wider success of your team.

Client Management: Act as the main point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of service and retention.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and oversee the production of year-end statutory accounts and regular management accounts.
Taxation & Compliance: Manage corporate tax computations, VAT returns, and provide guidance on general compliance matters.
Workflow Oversight: Coordinate with trainees and administrative staff to ensure all statutory deadlines are met accurately.
General Practice Duties: Handle payroll and other ad-hoc accounting tasks as required by the client's needs. 

Job Requirements

Experience: A minimum of 3-4 years of experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in general practice accounting, including year-end production and tax.
Qualifications: While being ACA/ACCA qualified is advantageous (and required for the higher salary bracket), relevant experience is the primary focus.
Location: Must be local to the Wokingham/Reading area and able to work fully office based.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision. 

Package & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (Highly dependent on experience and qualification status).
Working Environment: Fully office-based (Hybrid working considered for long-standing staff).
Holiday: 22 days per annum plus Bank Holidays.
Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare coverage.
Future Planning: Auto-enrolment pension scheme and potential for study support.
Convenience: On-site parking provided. 

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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