Accountant - #2128092

Job Title: Accounts & VAT Semi Senior / Assistant
Location: South Birmingham
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (flexible based on qualification level and experience)
Package: Full study support package, hybrid working options (after probation), on-site parking, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and clear pathways for career progression
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly regarded, well-established Accountancy Practice based in South Birmingham. Operating from a single modern office housing roughly 50 staff across dedicated Accounts, Audit, Tax, and Payroll departments, the firm provides an ideal environment to develop your accounting career while working with a varied, high-profile client base outside the city centre.
This role is tailored for an experienced Semi Senior or newly qualified professional with solid statutory accounts preparation experience. You will take ownership of your tasks, manage client processes with minimal supervision, and serve as a dependable key member of the team. The firm prioritises a positive workplace culture and offers long-term stability, structured training, and clear progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
* Accounts Preparation: Preparing statutory financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies ready for senior review, carrying out end-to-end tasks independently without needing continuous guidance.
* VAT & Bookkeeping: Managing and completing quarterly VAT returns for a dedicated client portfolio while ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidelines for both VAT and Income Tax.
* Portfolio & Client Management: Taking full responsibility for assigned client workflows, acting as a regular point of contact for accounting queries, and collaborating with internal managers to meet strict deadlines.
* Audit Exposure (Optional): Potential exposure to audit assignments based on your career aspirations and interest (audit experience is welcomed but not essential).
* Software & Systems: Utilising modern cloud accounting packages to manage client data and produce precise financial figures.

Requirements & Experience
* Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years within an accountancy practice environment, demonstrating practical experience in statutory accounts preparation and VAT returns (beyond basic bookkeeping).
* Autonomy: Ability to roll out accounts, take ownership of client tasks, and manage processes independently.
* Qualifications: Actively studying towards or recently qualified in AAT, ACCA, ACA, or ATT.
* Audit Skills: Prior audit experience or an interest in gaining audit exposure is advantageous, though not strictly required.
* Soft Skills & Fit: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, alongside a positive attitude that fits well within a collaborative team culture.
* Work Location: Willingness to work fully on-site during the initial 6-month probation period to integrate with the team and systems.

Salary & Key Benefits
* Competitive Salary: Typically £32,000 to £36,000, with flexibility for candidates who have recently qualified or bring stronger accounts preparation experience.
* Hybrid Working Policy: Up to 2 days working from home per week following successful completion of the 6-month probation period.
* Study Support: Comprehensive study package covering fees and leave for ACA, ACCA, AAT, or ATT qualifications.
* Recruitment & Interview Process: Direct single-stage, in-person interview to assess technical capability and cultural fit.
* Perks: Free on-site parking, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and structured internal progression.

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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