Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Radcliffe, Greater Manchester

Working Arrangement: Full-Time / Part-Time Flexible (Office Based)

Package: £38,000 - £48,000 (Dependent on Depth of Experience) + Generous Holiday Entitlement

Overview

As a Practice Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery and account production of the firm, focusing on high-level accuracy and immediate delivery. Working within an established and respected independent Chartered Accountants practice, this role offers immense long-term stability and clear growth potential for a dedicated professional looking to make a lasting impact.

You will take full ownership of accounts preparation and tax compliance, managing client needs from end-to-end with clarity, efficiency, and energy. Your primary focus will be the meticulous, independent execution of complete sets of accounts for a diverse portfolio of business clients-including limited companies, unincorporated businesses, pension schemes, and trusts-ensuring work is delivered cleanly and strictly within deadlines.

Additionally, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, utilizing your extensive general practice background to hit the ground running from day one without the need for training or continuous handholding. This role is perfectly suited to a highly experienced, proactive accounting professional who thrives on getting their hands dirty and delivering top-tier technical work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are looking for a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your seasoned practice expertise is recognized, and where you can enjoy real flexibility and professional autonomy, look no further.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize complete sets of statutory accounts from a wide range of industries independently.
• Review and process business and personal tax compliance with precision, maintaining exceptional standards.
• Take full accountability for client workflows, managing day-to-day accounts production efficiently and delivering high-quality information without requiring oversight.
• Execute bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and company statutory work cleanly and strictly within budget parameters.
• Support and integrate with a collaborative team environment, offering flexibility and commitment during seasonal peak periods.
• Act as a reliable technical anchor within the practice, handling complex tax planning and client queries with confidence.
• Drive practice continuity and development, upholding excellent client relationships through outstanding communication.

Job Requirements

• Extensive minimum of 4 years of solid, recent, and uninterrupted experience within a UK professional general practice environment (Essential).
• Expert-level technical proficiency in preparing complete sets of accounts from any level of quality of client information.
• Proven track record of high-quality execution with a strong focus on doing the work over managing or supervising theoretically.
• Professional qualification status (AAT, ACCA, ICAEW, or QBE) is welcomed, but the ability to deliver without requiring study support or professional training is highly preferred.
• A self-motivated, grounded approach with an enquiring nature, clear logical thinking, and exceptional attention to detail.
• A friendly, positive can-do attitude with a willingness to "muck in," accompanied by outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT fluency, specifically across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and modern accounting platforms.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Market-aligned starting range between £38,000 - £48,000, fully dependent on the depth of experience and technical capability.
• Flexible Working: A balanced and accommodating model offering open flexibility between full-time and part-time arrangements.
• Time-Off Perks: A generous annual holiday entitlement well premium to statutory minimums.
• Commuter Friendly: Free central parking available with local bus and Metrolink stations situated within a short 5-minute walk.
• Firm Stability: Complete continuity of a local, highly established client base with a reliable, standard-setting workflow that respects client deadlines.

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.