Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Biggleswade (Onsite)

Package: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE), onsite working, and flexible hours

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a small, established general accountancy practice for a Senior Accountant, within their Biggleswade office. This is a vital, client-facing role, acting as the "second in command" to the Sole Practitioner.

The ideal candidate will be a master of all elements of general practice, possessing the technical expertise to manage a diverse portfolio independently while providing essential coaching and mentorship to junior staff. Paying up to £60k for fully qualified candidates, this position offers significant autonomy and the chance for a dedicated professional to become the primary advisor for their own set of clients.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment where your expertise is recognized and valued by both the team and the clients you serve.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Prepare and review core statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.
• Oversee day-to-day transactional work, including payroll processing and VAT filing.
• Guide clients through the transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and handle quarterly filings.
• Provide proactive end-of-year planning and advice on traditional accounting queries.
• Review work prepared by junior staff (including those currently in their first year of ACCA) and provide hands-on training and body-language-based support in the office.
• Lead client onboarding processes for new introductions to the firm.
• Assist the Sole Practitioner with high-level advisory projects and practice management tasks.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• ACCA qualified (preferred) or a finalist nearing the end of exams with strong practice experience.
• Significant experience in a general accountancy practice (typically 5+ years).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, PAYE, and VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in Sage (Cloud and Desktop), QuickBooks, and TaxCalc software.
• Proven ability to work independently in a "small-town" office environment where ad-hoc client walk-ins are common.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the "kudos" to act as a trusted lead advisor.
• Ability to work onsite full-time to facilitate team collaboration and junior staff development.

Senior Accountant Benefits

• £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, strictly depending on qualification status and experience.
• Onsite working in a central Biggleswade location.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Tailored benefits package, including open discussions regarding enhanced pension contributions or additional holiday entitlement.
• A close-knit, collaborative working environment with a direct line to the business owner.
• Direct recognition for your work as a primary advisor to the firm's client base.

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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