Accountant

Benfleet | £40,000 - £50,000 DOE | Full-Time | Established Accountancy Practice

Join a Friendly, Growing Practice Where Your Expertise is Valued

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and be part of a supportive team?

We're working with a well-established and welcoming accountancy practice in Benfleet that is looking to add a talented Accountant to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working across a varied client portfolio and wants a role offering genuine responsibility, variety, and long-term stability.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the team, you'll manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities while supporting clients across multiple sectors.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts, including Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss accounts
• Producing tax computations
• Preparing and submitting P11Ds
• Processing payroll and associated reporting
• Managing CIS returns
• Working across leading accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Providing proactive support and advice to clients
• Building strong client relationships and responding to queries efficiently
• Supporting the wider team with accounting and compliance matters

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced accounting professionals who have a strong background working within an accountancy practice environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts
• Knowledge of payroll and CIS
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities

Qualifications

We're open to candidates who are:

• Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent), or
• Qualified by Experience (QBE)

A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the office-based nature of the role.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and build client relationships
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a respected local practice
• Friendly office environment based in Benfleet

Apply Today

If you're looking for a new challenge within a reputable practice where your experience will be recognised and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Accountant opportunity in Benfleet. Interviews are taking place soon.