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Senior Accountant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

An award winning, established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with over 100 years of history, this firm has built a strong reputation for providing friendly, commercially focused advice to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing companies. The firm works across a broad range of sectors and provides accounts, tax, audit and wider business advisory services.

With a strong emphasis on long-term client relationships, approachable service and staff development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a supportive team where they will gain genuine exposure to clients and develop their technical and advisory skills.

Senior Accountant - Overview

Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their main point of contact.
Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
Attend regular client meetings, providing commercial advice and identifying potential tax-saving opportunities.
Review VAT returns for a varied client base.
Complete up to 10 audits per year from planning through to completion (audit experience beneficial but not essential).
Assist with the preparation of charity accounts where required, with training available.
Work closely with a collaborative team while building long-term client relationships. 

Senior Accountant - Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
Experience producing and reviewing management accounts.
Confident managing a client portfolio and attending client meetings.
Knowledge of VAT returns.
Audit experience or an interest in maintaining audit exposure would be highly advantageous.
Charity accounts experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

Senior Accountant - Salary & Benefits

£35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
Hybrid working (1 day from home following successful completion of probation).
Flexible working hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:15pm
Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional flexibility for more experienced candidates.
Company pension.
On-site parking.
Supportive, friendly working environment with long-term career progression.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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