Accounts Senior

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited seeks a Senior Accountant in Helston, Cornwall, to lead statutory accounts, tax returns and client relationships. The role combines technical accounting with supervision of junior staff and day-to-day practice operations.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, at least five years in practice, and strong knowledge of accounts prep, tax and VAT, plus experience with Xero/QuickBooks/Sage.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT.
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising staff.
• Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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.