Audit and Accounts Senior

Job Title: Accounts and Audit Senior
Location: Kettering

Package: £35,000-£45,000 (depending on experience), 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and more

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Overview

A new opportunity is available within a highly reputable, established, and growing accountancy practice in Kettering for an Accounts and Audit Senior.

This general practice is seeking an accountant with strong experience in accounting, tax, and audit, while also offering a good degree of training and exposure.

This role is important to the team, helping the practice continue delivering the excellent service it is known for. You will work across both low-level and high-level audits, as well as a variety of accounts and tax assignments.

Accounts and Audit Senior - Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering audit, accounts, and tax compliance services to a high professional standard
• Plan and perform audit assignments, including risk assessments, testing, and completion work across a range of businesses and organisations
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and personal tax returns, ensuring compliance with current legislation
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, provide technical advice, and build strong working relationships
• Review bookkeeping and financial records, identifying issues and recommending practical solutions to improve reporting and controls
• Assist managers and partners with client planning, budgeting, and efficient delivery of assignments within deadlines
• Support and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and contributing to their development and training

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience across accounts, audit, and tax
• Experience managing client portfolios
• Ability to commute to Kettering
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime paid at time and a half, or time off in lieu option
• Workplace pension scheme and sick pay
• Strong progression opportunities
• On-site parking
• Modern, refurbished office environment

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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