Accountant

Accountant
Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire
Salary: Circa £35,000-£42,000, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 100% office-based

About the Role
An established and growing independent accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join its friendly and professional team.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for accounts preparation, taxation and general accounting duties. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider team and have regular client contact, providing a high-quality and personable service.
The role would suit an Accountant with previous practice experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing firm.

Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of statutory and year-end accounts for a range of clients.
* Preparation of management accounts and financial information where required.
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
* Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns.
* Maintaining accurate accounting records and completing bookkeeping duties.
* Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
* Providing general accounting and tax support to clients.
* Assisting with client queries and providing straightforward financial guidance.
* Working closely with senior team members and Partners on client assignments.
* Supporting junior members of the team and reviewing work where appropriate.
* Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.

Requirements & Experience
* Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is preferred.
* AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification/study towards a relevant qualification would be advantageous.
* Strong experience in accounts preparation and general practice accounting.
* Good understanding of UK accounting and taxation requirements.
* Experience with VAT and tax returns.
* Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
* Good attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.
* Comfortable working as part of a collaborative, office-based team.

What's on Offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Full-time, permanent position.
* Opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing practice.
* Varied client portfolio and exposure to a broad range of accounting work.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills.

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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