At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic bookkeeping team and manage client accounts with precision.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in a scenic barn conversion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, workplace pension, 22+ days holiday, and early Friday finishes.
- Other info: Enjoy a beautiful office setting and excellent work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in accounting leadership.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in UK public accountancy and team management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Package: Competitive salary (dependent on experience), free on-site parking, workplace pension scheme, and a minimum of 22 days holiday (plus statutory bank holidays).
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 (half-hour lunch), Friday 08:30 - 14:00 (working straight through with an early Friday finish).
A new opening is available for an experienced Senior Practice Accountant / Bookkeeping Team Leader to join an established, independent accountancy practice. Our department has gained momentum through rapid expansion, managing a diverse and growing portfolio of client accounts. Operating from a scenic, two-story barn conversion next to a canal, our office is extremely busy and fast-paced. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a confident, hands-on professional who is ready to take full ownership of leading our bookkeeping team and delivering top-tier accounting services.
This role is well-suited to an organized, senior-level professional with solid UK public practice experience and a strong can-do attitude. Because this position involves directly supervising and coordinating our in-office team, it is 100% office-based. We are focused on your ability to work on your own initiative, monitor workflows, support a collaborative environment, and deliver accurate records. If you are a detail-focused professional looking for a varied, leadership role with an excellent work-life balance, then this is the role for you.
Senior Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the daily workloads and prioritization of a dedicated team of junior accounts assistants and bookkeepers.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring absolute accuracy across the department.
- Personally handle complex client compliance matters, including VAT registrations and deregistrations.
- Prepare and review precise quarterly management accounts and year-end records suitable for partner review.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of personal tax returns (Self-Assessments) for individuals, sole traders, and directors.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries and delivering exceptional face-to-face and telephone service.
- Support the wider team environment, maintaining high professional standards and ensuring all external deadlines are comfortably met.
Senior Accounts Assistant Requirements
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience within a UK public accountancy practice is essential.
- Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating a small team is highly desirable.
- Strong technical knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT schemes, quarterly accounts, and basic personal tax is required.
- Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified or possessing equivalent practice-based experience.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and supporting team members.
- Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle (essential due to our semi-rural office location with no public bus routes).
- Must hold valid United Kingdom work authorization and be fluent in English.
- Able to comfortably commute to the office near Kingswinford / Stourbridge (DY6) for a full-time, office-based role.
Senior Accounts Assistant Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pay dependent on experience.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Minimum of 22 days holiday to start (plus bank holidays).
- Outstanding work-life balance with an early finish at 14:00 every Friday.
- Beautiful, modern office environment in a two-story barn conversion.
- Free on-site parking.
Senior Accounts Assistant in Kingswinford employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment
Join a leading accountancy group in Preston that values work-life balance and offers a competitive remuneration package. With a dynamic work culture, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your skills while managing diverse client portfolios. This role not only provides a supportive environment for professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on clients' financial success.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
