Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Farnham
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
Package: £40,000 - £60,000, Hybrid working 3 days in office

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery and account production of the firm, focusing on high-level accuracy and immediate delivery. You will step into a practice with a proud 20-year history that is currently transitioning to two dynamic, modern directors in their 30s-offering immense long-term stability and clear growth potential.
You will take full ownership of statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting, managing needs from end-to-end with clarity and energy. Your primary focus will be the meticulous, independent execution of complete sets of accounts for a diverse portfolio, ensuring work is delivered cleanly and strictly within budget.

Additionally, you will operate with complete autonomy, utilizing your extensive practice background to hit the ground running from day one without the need for training or hand-holding. This role is perfectly suited to a fully qualified, highly experienced accounting professional who thrives on getting their hands dirty and delivering top-tier technical work. If you are looking for a forward-thinking culture where your seasoned expertise is recognized and where you can naturally position yourself just below the partner level, look no further.

Job Responsibilities
* Prepare and finalize complete sets of accounts from a wide range of industries independently.
* Review and process statutory accounts and tax compliance with precision, maintaining exceptional standards.
* Take full accountability for client workflows, delivering high-quality information without requiring oversight or nurse-mating.
* Manage day-to-day accounts production efficiently, ensuring jobs are completed strictly within budget parameters.
* Support and integrate with a collaborative team environment, which includes both experienced professionals and juniors in training.
* Act as a reliable technical anchor within the practice, positioning yourself directly below the incoming partner tier.
* Drive practice continuity as the firm transitions into its next 20 years of successful operation.
Job Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualification status is highly preferred.
* Extensive minimum of 10 years of solid, uninterrupted experience within a professional practice environment.
* Expert-level technical proficiency in preparing complete sets of accounts from any level of quality of client information.
* Proven track record of high-quality delivery with a stable career history (minimal moving around).
* Excellent practical execution skills with a focus on doing the work over managing or supervising theoretically.
* A self-motivated, grounded approach with the ability to hit the ground running with zero training required.
* Commitment to a reliable, standard-setting workflow that respects client continuity and deadlines.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Salary: Starting range around £60,000+, dependent on the depth of experience and technical capability.
* Hybrid Working: A balanced modern model offering hybrid flexibility with 3 days in-office and 2 days working from home (WFH).
* Financial Perks: Standard workplace pension scheme.
* Growth & Culture: Massive career progression opportunities to grow into a senior leadership role sitting directly beneath the new partners.
* Firm Stability: Complete continuity of a local, established client base with a secure 20-year succession plan already fully in motion.

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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