Senior Accountant

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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