Semi Senior Accountant

Position: Semi Senior Accountant
Location: Sittingbourne
Package: -30,000 - -37,000 (DOE), 4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Working hours: Full time - Mon-Fri - 9:00 - 17:30
An exciting position has arisen with a great, local Accountancy Practice, with a fantastic local reputation, and a lot of growth plans. They are recruiting for a trusted, and ambitious Semi Senior Accountant, to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.
This position is well suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years UK practice experience who is comfortable in processing company accounts, working within tax and VAT, and bookkeeping. If you are someone with a strong base of experience, looking to broaden their skills, and grow within a reputable environment, then this is the role for you
Semi Senior Accountant Job Overview
Preparation of Company Accounts
- Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Liaise with clients to gather necessary financial data
- Ensure accounts are completed in line with relevant accounting standards
Corporate Tax Returns
- Prepare corporation tax computations and returns (CT600)
- Identify tax planning opportunities and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
VAT Returns
- Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
- Ensure compliance with MTD (Making Tax Digital) regulations
Bookkeeping
- Perform regular bookkeeping duties using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
- Reconcile bank accounts, post journals, and maintain clean ledgers
Client Communication & Support
- Build strong client relationships and respond to day-to-day queries
- Provide support and advice on financial processes and accounting software
Semi Senior Accountant Job Requirements
- Role is suitable to someone AAT L3 or L4 qualified, or part ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE
- Minimum of 2/3 years accountancy practice experience
- Must be comfortable in processing company accounts
- Experience in Sage, Xero, Quickbooks is advantageous
- Must be hard working, personable, dedicated, well presented, and punctual
- Able to commute to Sittingbourne, and comfortable with office based working
- Unfortunately this firm cannot offer visa sponsorship
Semi Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits
- -30,000 - -37,000 dependant on experience and skills
- 4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Onsite parking
- Statutory pension and sick pay
- CPD opportunities, regular training, and progression/development opportunities
- Excellent office culture and team dynamic
- Team social events
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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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