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Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Luton (Onsite)

Package: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm for a Senior Accountant, within their Luton office. This role is client-facing, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage work independently while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Paying up to £42k, with a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position offers extensive exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact and play a key role in shaping the future of the practice.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their primary point of contact for accounting and tax matters.
Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
Ensure all client work is completed accurately and statutory deadlines are consistently met.
Provide proactive advice to clients on accounting matters, tax planning, and financial performance.
Review work prepared by junior staff and provide guidance, training, and support where required.
Identify opportunities to improve client processes and implement more efficient accounting systems.
Assist directors with advisory projects, business planning, and other ad-hoc assignments.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

ACCA or ACA qualified (or finalist with strong practice experience).
A minimum of 8 years' experience working in an accountancy practice.
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporation tax, and VAT.
Strong IT skills with experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, along with Excel.
Proven experience managing a portfolio of SME clients and delivering work to deadlines.
Excellent communication, relationship management, and organisational skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Senior Accountant Job Remuneration

£40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Onsite working (Luton).
Clear progression pathway within a growing firm.
Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work.
Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the practice.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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Location:
Luton
Salary:
£40,000 - £42,000 /annum Great Progression Opportunities
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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