Senior Accountant

We are supporting a fast-growing, client-focused accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Senior Accountant. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role for a proactive, capable individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. The firm values attitude, energy, curiosity, and strong practical accounting skills over formal qualifications.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to work closely with clients, advise on business performance, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team. The client works with SMEs, typically below £1m turnover, and takes a commercially minded, advisory-led approach rather than a traditional compliance-only focus.

Senior Accountant

- Role Overview

Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
Produce and interpret management accounts, financial reports, and bespoke reporting packs
Advise clients on business growth, cashflow, profitability, pricing, and operational improvements
Prepare annual financial plans and forecasts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and scenario analysis
Hold client meetings and present clear, actionable advice
Lead or support team members on accounts preparation, client queries, and other ad-hoc projects
Maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism in all work
Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and client outcomes

Senior Accountant - Role Requirements

Strong foundational accounting knowledge, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
Experienced in preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporate/personal tax returns (tax experience desirable but not essential)
Commercially minded with the ability to provide advisory support to clients
Confident, personable, and capable of leading client meetings
Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a high level of energy and curiosity
Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
Qualification by experience accepted - formal ACA/ACCA is desirable but not essential; practical capability, attitude, and results are the priority
Strong IT skills, including accounting software (experience with Xero, Sage, or CCH advantageous) and Microsoft Excel/Word

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 starting (higher for exceptional candidates)
Flexible working options: 4-day week (36 hours)
Office-based role with on-site parking
Pension scheme, private healthcare (after qualifying period), and Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to work closely with clients in an advisory capacity

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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