Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game are delighted to be partnering an award-winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, as they recruit for an ambitious and technically competent accountant. Offering up to £45k, some hybrid working, 10% commission on new clients, and a private health scheme.

This practice has experienced serious growth over the past 12 months, acquiring another practice, onboarding new staff, and taking on a lot of new clients. They are looking for a forward-thinking accountant, who is competent in a variety of software, and is experienced in client management across accounts and tax.

• Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self-employed accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations and completing self-assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders.
• Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries, especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers.
• Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers' work.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks.
• Complying with financial laws, regulations, and standards alongside in-house policies.
• Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), FreeAgent, and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third-party apps (e.g., tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems, etc.).

• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified. QBE also considered.
• Experience of dealing with company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC.
• Excellent working knowledge of one or more cloud accounting software packages, preferably Xero, including onboarding clients onto said packages.
• Good Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills.
• Polite telephone manner and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience. Circa £40,000-45,000.
• Full-time role - Monday-Friday (9am-5pm).
• One day a week WFH available.
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and Christmas shutdown.
• 10% commission payable on introduction of new clients.