Our client is a modern, independent accountancy practice based in Wetherby, supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across Yorkshire and beyond.
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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 xxuwjjq 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.