Senior Accountant

Qualified Accountant
Location : Derby
Package : Competitive salary, depending on experience, with 30 days holiday and clear progression opportunities
Working hours : Full time, Monday-Friday, with 4-day working weeks also considered

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an established and growing accountancy practice for a
Qualified Accountant to join their Derby office. This role would suit a candidate with strong practice experience who is looking to take on greater responsibility across accounts, tax and client work, while also supporting and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team.
The practice has a long-established presence and works with a broad range of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, groups and high-net-worth individuals. There is also a particular focus on property-related clients, providing the successful candidate with exposure to a varied and technically interesting portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive practice where you will play an important role in the review and finalisation of client work, while continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills.

Job Overview
* Initially prepare a selection of accounts from records through to draft stage to gain an understanding of the firm's processes.
* Review accounts prepared by junior and semi-senior members of the team.
* Provide technical feedback and guidance to the wider team.
* Assist with the finalisation of more complex accounts.
* Complete final reviews of client accounts before they are issued.
* Complete a range of personal and business tax returns.
* Deal with client queries and provide technical support where required.
* Research and respond to HMRC and other technical queries.
* Consider tax implications and provide appropriate solutions on more complex client matters.
* Support Client Managers and Directors with technical queries and client work.
* Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team.
* Work with a varied portfolio of clients, including those with more complex property interests.

Job Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
* Proven experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
* Strong experience across general accounts preparation and review.
* Good knowledge of personal and business taxation.
* Comfortable dealing with more complex accounting and tax matters.
* Strong technical and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
* Ability to provide guidance and constructive feedback to junior members of the team.
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a close-knit team.
* A proactive approach with the confidence to research and resolve technical queries.
* Willingness to work onsite in the Derby office.

Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on experience.
* 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service.
* Birthday day off when your birthday falls on a working day.
* Free onsite parking.
* Flexitime and flexibility around working hours.
* Family-friendly working environment.
* Flexible approach to personal and family commitments.
* Monthly dress-down day.
* Four-day working week can be considered.
* Opportunity to progress within an established and supportive accountancy practice.
* Broad and varied client exposure, including specialist property work.
* Strong training and development culture.

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.