Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: Fully Remote
Package: -42,000 - -44,500, 25 days holiday plus BH, basic pension, fully remote
Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours), Monday-Friday

As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery and relationship management of the firm, focusing on high-level accuracy and client satisfaction. You will take full ownership of your own designated portfolio of clients, managing their needs from end-to-end with clarity and energy. Your primary focus will be the meticulous preparation and management of accounts, tax planning, and VAT, ensuring every file adheres to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, conducting meetings via phone or Zoom to explain complex financial matters with personality and professional insight.
This role is perfectly suited to an ACA/ACCA qualified professional with at least 2 years of post-qualified practice experience who thrives in an autonomous, remote environment. So, if you are looking for a forward-thinking culture where your individual contributions are truly recognized, look no further.

Accountant Job Responsibilities
* Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients primarily from the creative, health, medical, and wellbeing sectors.
* Prepare and finalise standard accounts, directors'' tax, and general tax planning.
* Take full accountability for the entire client workflow, including bookkeeping and VAT returns.
* Conduct regular client meetings via phone, email, and Zoom to provide guidance and support.
* Collaborate with the wider team during "touch point" meetings to share best practice and stay aligned.
* Stay up-to-date with technical standards through regular CPD and fortnightly technical training.
* Drive practice efficiencies by suggesting and implementing improvements to systems and processes.

Accountant Job Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualified status is essential.
* Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience within a practice environment.
* Strong technical expertise in personal tax, VAT, and statutory accounts preparation.
* Proficient in using modern software such as Xero, QuickBooks, TaxCalc, and Karbon.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships.
* A self-motivated, proactive approach to managing a remote workload independently.
* Commitment to a "can-do" attitude and a mindset that embraces continuous change.

Accountant Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Salary: Starting at -42,000, rising to -44,500 after a successful 12-month performance review.
* Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
* Remote Working: A fully remote model offering high levels of autonomy and flexibility.
* Financial Perks: Basic pension scheme and incentivised performance targets.
* Growth & Culture: Access to regular CPD, technical training, and funding for further studies.
* Team Connection: Weekly celebrations of wins and two annual in-person team building days.

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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