Senior Accountant

Hybrid - Senior Accountant Position - Bolton A forward-thinking Accountancy Practice in Bolton are recruiting for a senior accountant to join their growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with managing a portfolio of SME clients, providing a full range of accounting services, and supporting junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career in a supportive, client-focused environment. Senior Accountant Position Overview Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all accounting matters. Accounts Preparation: Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Advisory Services: Provide clients with insightful financial advice, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and business planning. Software Utilization: Utilize accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records. Mentoring and Development: Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure high standards are maintained. Compliance: Ensure all work complies with current accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with changes in tax legislation, accounting standards, and best practices, and contribute to the firm's continuous improvement initiatives. Senior Accountant Position Requirements ACA/ACCA Qualified: Fully qualified with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice. Will also consider QBE. Experience with SMEs: Proven experience in managing accounts for small to medium-sized businesses across various sectors. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, FRS105 and relevant tax legislation. Software Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. IRIS would be preferred but not essential. Client-Focused: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients in a clear and accessible manner. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing client needs and challenges. Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Senior Accountant PositioN Remuneration Competitive salary and potential for performance-related bonuses. Circa £30-40k Study support if required. Support for continuous professional development (CPD). Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements. A friendly, supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer