Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Accounts and Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Braintree. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a reputable accountancy practice that values growth and development. You will be responsible for ensuring the accounts file is complete, preparing management accounts, and supporting managers while mentoring junior team members. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and attractive perks like early finishes on Fridays and annual bonuses. If you have a passion for accounting and audit, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free Parking

4.5% Pension Plan

Tax-free Birthday Gifts

Tax-free Christmas Gifts

Annual Bonus

Early Finish on Fridays

Ongoing Courses and Training

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of accountancy practice experience required.
• Qualified ACCA or ACA is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for larger clients.
• Review assistant team members' work and provide feedback.
• Manage and train assistant team members effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of Accounting Disclosures (FRS102, IFRS)

Knowledge of Audit Regulations

Education

ACCA or ACA Qualified

Job description

Bennett & Game are pleased to be partnering a medium sized accountancy practice, based in Braintree, as they recruit for an Accounts and Audit Senior to join their growing team. Offering a competitive salary in line with experience, hybrid working, free parking, 4.5% pension, Early Friday finish, annual bonuses, and more.

This practice holds a fantastic reputation across Essex, and offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accountant with experience in both accounts and audit looking to grow their career and experience, in a progressive and growing environment.

Accounts and Audit Senior Job Overview

• Ensuring the accounts file is complete and ready for review by manager or direct by partner
• Preparation of management accounts on larger clients
• Review of assistant team members work, identifying training needs and providing feedback
• Providing support to managers
• Preparing corporate tax computations and liaising with the tax department
• Managing assistant team members by delegating work to appropriate support member, training and developing other team members in a supportive manner

Accounts and Audit Senior Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5-6 years accountancy practice experience
• A qualified or recently qualified ACCA or ACA
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of accounting disclosures including FRS102 and IFRS (an advantage)
• Good knowledge of audit regulations for statutory audits
• Able to commute to Braintree
• No requirement for visa sponsorship

Accounts and Audit Senior Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary range in line with market and candidates experience
• Free Parking
• A pension plan of 4.5% employers contribution and 4% employees contribution on full salary (after 3 months service)
• Tax-free Birthday and Christmas gifts
• Annual bonus based on profits – estimated between 2-3.5% of salary based on a full year of working
• Early finish Friday option (full-time employees only)
• On-going courses and training

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Accounting