Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game are delighted to be partnering a small, multi office Accountancy Practice in Longridge, Preston. They are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. They are offering between 40-50k for this position, as well as 25 days holiday plus bank.

The firm pride themselves as an excellent company to work for, boasting a low staff turnover, with this position becoming available due to retirement. The role is well suited to an experienced accountant, who can hit the ground running. Managing a portfolio of clients, on accounts and tax and overseeing a small team of trainees.

• Client Accounts - Prepare, review and finalise accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, within a large portfolio across varied industries
• Tax Returns - Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT, corporate, and personal tax returns
• Client Management - Act as the primary point of contact for clients within your portfolio, handling queries, and providing detailed advisory services
• Financial reporting - Prepare management accounts, forecasts, and budgets to assist clients with strategic planning
• Team supervision - Mentor junior staff, review work, and provide training when needed

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified. QBE also considered
• A minimum of 8 years accountancy practice experience
• Experience in accounts and tax prep and review. Managing a portfolio of clients
• Must be able to commute to Longridge office
• No requirement for visa sponsorship
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

• Competitive salary ranging from (phone number removed) (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression opportunities into more senior level roles
• Statutory pension, and sick pay
• Excellent office environment, with modern resources, and good team culture
• Some ad hoc WFH is available

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