Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

This opportunity is with a well-established regional accountancy practice operating across multiple offices in West Yorkshire. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, providing a full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. As part of a wider professional services group, the practice combines the personal service of a local firm with the expertise and resources of a larger organisation.

The business prides itself on delivering high-quality, tailored advice, helping clients make informed financial decisions and supporting both their business and personal financial needs.

The Accountant will play a key role in managing a varied client portfolio and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services.

Role Overview
- Accountant

• Preparation of statutory accounts and tax computations for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies for manager or partner review
• Preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Producing quarterly management accounts and reporting findings to senior staff
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members where required
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and client bookkeeping records
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting systems, including quarterly reviews of their accounting software
• Providing training and troubleshooting support for clients using cloud accounting platforms such as Xero
• Visiting client premises when required to assist with bookkeeping, management information preparation, or remedial work
• Managing day-to-day client queries and building strong client relationships

Role Requirements
- Accountant

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Qualified or part-qualified AAT / ACCA
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Good understanding of VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero preferred)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships
• Ability to review and support junior team members

Salary & Benefits - Accountant

• Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working arrangements following induction, including hybrid / work-from-home options

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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