Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Helston, Cornwall | £50,000 per annum | Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical accountancy, client management and team leadership?

We’re working with a growing accountancy practice in Helston, Cornwall, who are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a varied role offering genuine responsibility, with the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of clients while also supporting and mentoring the wider team.

The role

You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the practice, building strong relationships with clients while taking responsibility for their accounting and tax requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Welcoming and onboarding new clients, including supporting them with the firm's online portal
Preparing Self Assessments, VAT Returns and Corporation Tax returns
Preparing and finalising statutory accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
Producing management accounts
Managing payroll and CIS
Liaising with clients and HMRC and ensuring client information is accurate and complete
Identifying opportunities to provide additional value and services to clients
Leading client tax review meetings
Reviewing client contracts and helping to identify areas for improvement
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and money laundering requirements
Managing, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior members of the team
Supporting the day-to-day running of the office, including systems, processes and workflow
Working closely with the Directors on practice management, deadlines and planning

About you

We’re looking for an experienced accountant who is confident working independently, managing client relationships and taking ownership of their workload.

You’ll ideally have:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
At least 5 years' accountancy practice experience
Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, tax and VAT
Experience managing clients and ideally supervising or mentoring junior staff
Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A highly organised and methodical approach
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A proactive, commercial approach and a genuine interest in helping clients

What’s on offer?

£50,000 per annum
Permanent, full-time position – 37.5 hours per week
A varied senior role with genuine responsibility
The opportunity to develop and grow alongside an expanding practice
A friendly and supportive working environment
The chance to build strong, long-term relationships with clients and make a real impact within the business

Location: Helston, Cornwall

If you're an experienced practice accountant ready to take the next step and want a role where you're more than just a number, we'd love to hear from you.

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