Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice in St Helens

Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice in St Helens

St Helens Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage diverse client portfolios and prepare year-end accounts while mentoring junior team members.
  • Company: Respected independent accountancy practice with a focus on client relationships.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid working, and 31 days holiday including your birthday.
  • Other info: Great career progression opportunities and exposure to high-quality clients.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the world of accountancy.
  • Qualifications: 5 years' experience in accountancy, ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Our client is a long-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing accountancy, tax, audit and business advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients across the North West. The firm prides itself on delivering practical, jargon-free advice and building long-term relationships with its clients while offering a supportive environment for professional development and career progression.

Role Overview - Accounts Senior

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and individuals across a range of sectors.
  • Act as a key point of contact for client queries, delivering an excellent level of service and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Prepare year-end statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing valuable financial insights to clients.
  • Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and filing requirements.
  • Review work prepared by junior team members and provide support, guidance and mentoring.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems, processes and client service delivery.
  • Utilise cloud accounting software and support clients with software-related queries and efficiencies.

Role Requirements - Accounts Senior

  • ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
  • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
  • Good understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing client relationships and handling client queries independently.
  • Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
  • Proactive, client-focused approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Salary & Benefits - Accounts Senior

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and skillset.
  • Choice of 35-hour or 37.5-hour working week, with salary reflecting hours worked.
  • Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.
  • 31 days holiday including bank holidays, plus an additional birthday holiday.
  • Hybrid working available (one day per week from home following probation).
  • Flexible working hours available after successful completion of probation.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.

Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice in St Helens employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Join a long-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice in the North West, where you will thrive in a supportive environment that prioritises professional development and career progression. With a focus on delivering practical, jargon-free advice to a diverse portfolio of clients, you will enjoy flexible working hours, a generous holiday allowance, and the opportunity to mentor junior team members while contributing to a collaborative work culture.

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

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Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice in St Helens

Statutory Accounts Preparation
Management Accounts Preparation
Client Relationship Management
UK Accounting Standards Knowledge
Tax Compliance Knowledge
Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting
Cloud Accounting Software Proficiency