Accounts Senior

Senior Accountant – Helston, Cornwall

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice in Cornwall is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team. This is a hands-on role combining technical accounting, tax, client relationship management and team supervision, with the opportunity to take on responsibility for day-to-day practice operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

• Prepare Self Assessment and Corporation Tax returns, alongside VAT returns.

• Produce management accounts and support payroll and CIS requirements.

• Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact for queries.

• Welcome new clients and support them with online accounting portals.

• Liaise with clients and HMRC to ensure information is complete and deadlines are met.

• Lead tax review meetings and identify opportunities to provide additional services.

• Review contracts and identify unprofitable engagements.

• Manage, mentor and review the work of junior team members.

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, systems and processes.

• Support the directors with workflow management, practice operations and deadlines.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML requirements and relevant legislation.

About You

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.

• At least five years’ experience within an accountancy practice.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT.

• Experience managing client relationships and supervising staff.

• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

• Organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Opportunity to develop within a growing practice.

• Supportive team environment.

• Company events.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Health and wellbeing programme.

If you are interested in this role please submit your CV for consideration. Any questions, let me know - [email removed]