Senior Accountant

Our client is a modern, independent accountancy practice based in Wetherby, supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. The firm provides a blend of compliance and proactive advisory services, helping SMEs improve performance and make informed financial decisions.

With a strong focus on cloud technology, efficient systems, and personal client relationships, the practice has built a reputation for being approachable, responsive, and commercially focused. Continued growth has created the need for an experienced Senior Accountant with a clear pathway towards Client Manager responsibility.

Role Overview - Senior Accountant

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and supporting year-end processes
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Producing management accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting systems, primarily Xero
• Assisting with client onboarding and system setup
• Acting as a key point of contact for client queries and day-to-day support
• Supporting senior team members with advisory work and projects
• Progressing towards managing your own client portfolio as Client Manager

Role Requirements - Senior Accountant

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies
• Strong knowledge of VAT and management accounts
• Confident using cloud accounting software (ideally Xero)
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
• ACA / ACCA qualified or studying
• Xero certification
• Experience with IRIS or similar practice software

Salary & Benefits - Senior Accountant

• £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Study support available
• Clear progression to Client Manager role
• Exposure to advisory work alongside compliance duties
• Friendly, supportive, modern working environment
• Direct client interaction and increasing responsibility
• Holidays: 33 days per year including Bank Holidays
• Additional annual leave awarded for each year of long service (up to 4 extra days)
• 15% commission for any new clients introduced by you
• Medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Hybrid working considered after successful completion of probation

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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