Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is seeking a Senior Accountant in Bromley, Kent to manage a client portfolio and deliver high-quality accounting and taxation services. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, tax computations, VAT work and providing proactive tax advice to a varied client base.

You will work directly with clients, review junior staff work, and help develop strong client relationships within a supportive practice environment. Excellent technical knowledge and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent recognised professional qualification).
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation for a varied client portfolio.
• Practical tax experience is essential, including corporation tax and personal tax.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and taxation legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and providing professional advice.
• Good IT skills and experience using accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact for accounting and taxation matters.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns and providing tax advice.
• Dealing with VAT returns and general VAT queries.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and advising clients accordingly.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Managing client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing support where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Tax advisory

Accounts preparation

Deadline management

Mentoring juniors

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant | Independent Accountancy Practice | Bromley, Kent

An established and growing accountancy practice based in Bromley is looking to recruit an experienced and fully qualified Senior Accountant to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, managing their own portfolio and delivering high-quality accounting and taxation services.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact for accounting and taxation matters.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns and providing tax advice.
• Dealing with VAT returns and general VAT queries.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and advising clients accordingly.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Managing client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing support where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Essential requirements of the Senior Accountant:

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent recognised professional qualification).
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation for a varied client portfolio.
• Practical tax experience is essential, including corporation tax and personal tax.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and taxation legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and providing professional advice.
• Good IT skills and experience using accountancy software.

The successful candidate will be:

• Professional, approachable and client-focused.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Commercially aware with a practical approach.
• A strong team player, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues.
• Motivated to develop client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

What Is on Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to manage an established client portfolio.
• Varied and interesting workload.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.