Senior Accountant in Sittingbourne

Position: Senior Accountant

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Location: Sittingbourne

Package: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE), 4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Working hours: Full time – Mon-Fri – 9:00 – 17:30

An exciting position has arisen with a great, local Accountancy Practice, with a fantastic local reputation, and a lot of growth plans. They are recruiting for a trusted, and ambitious Semi Senior Accountant, to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

This position is well suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years UK practice experience who is comfortable in processing company accounts, working within tax and VAT, and bookkeeping. If you are someone with a strong base of experience, looking to broaden their skills, and grow within a reputable environment, then this is the role for you

Semi Senior Accountant Job Overview

Preparation of Company Accounts

Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
Liaise with clients to gather necessary financial data
Ensure accounts are completed in line with relevant accounting standards

Corporate Tax Returns

Prepare corporation tax computations and returns (CT600)
Identify tax planning opportunities and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations

VAT Returns

Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
Ensure compliance with MTD (Making Tax Digital) regulations

Bookkeeping

Perform regular bookkeeping duties using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
Reconcile bank accounts, post journals, and maintain clean ledgers

Client Communication & Support

Build strong client relationships and respond to day-to-day queries
Provide support and advice on financial processes and accounting software

Semi Senior Accountant Job Requirements

Role is suitable to someone AAT L3 or L4 qualified, or part ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE
Minimum of 2/3 years accountancy practice experience
Must be comfortable in processing company accounts
Experience in Sage, Xero, Quickbooks is advantageous
Must be hard working, personable, dedicated, well presented, and punctual
Able to commute to Sittingbourne, and comfortable with office based working
Unfortunately this firm cannot offer visa sponsorship

Semi Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

£30,000 – £40,000 dependant on experience and skills
4 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Onsite parking
Statutory pension and sick pay
CPD opportunities, regular training, and progression/development opportunities
Excellent office culture and team dynamic
Team social events

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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.

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