A well-established Chichester, West Sussex based Accountancy practice are currently seeking an experienced Semi Senior /Senior Accountant to join the business on a full time, permanent basis. The successful Accountant will be assisting with running a portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed businesses carrying out the year end accounts, tax returns, offering regular advice regarding tax and other matters while offering the regular production of Management accounts all while sticking to relevant deadlines and providing a great all-around service. The accountant will have experience using Xero while also having a good knowledge of producing in depth management accounts and corporation tax return provisions.

Senior Accountant Job Overview

Assisting with a portfolio of clients in a very client facing role
Preparing statutory and year end accounts
Personal and business tax returns
Advising and dealing with a number of tax related issues
Preparing And Submitting VAT returns
Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks throughout the year, including P11Ds, ATED submissions,
Collaborate closely with team members to maintain high standards and process efficiency
Support management with additional duties relevant to the role
Senior Accountant Job Requirements

AAT qualified would be preferable but not essential, working towards ACA/ACCA
Ready to grow with a forward-thinking firm
Experience working in an accountancy practice is essential, ideally 2-3 years' experience
Experience using Xero, Dext, Sage & Quickbooks software
Experience preparing management accounts for a range of differing clients
A car driver, living in a commutable distance of Chichester, West Sussex
Strong IT skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel and Word

Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week - 9am to 5.30pm, 1 hour lunch)
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Annual formal dress allowance
Pension contribution scheme
Free parking
Bonus scheme

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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.