Senior Accountant

Rimaya; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Company events

Job summary

Rimaya in Helston, Cornwall, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing, well-established practice. The role combines technical accounting, taxation, client relationship management and team supervision to manage a portfolio of clients and support daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with 5+ years in practice, strong knowledge of accounts prep, taxation and VAT, and experience supervising staff. Xero/QuickBooks/Sage skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT.
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising team members.
• Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, professional and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients, including setup with online accounting systems.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; act as key contact.
• Respond to client queries and liaise with HMRC as needed.
• Review client records and follow up on missing information.
• Prepare Self-Assessment, VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
• Manage payroll and CIS-related work.
• Prepare and finalise accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for value-added services.
• Lead client tax review meetings.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Support office processes, workflows and deadlines.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team supervision

Time management

Communication

Organisation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

About the Role

A growing and well-established accountancy practice in Helston is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team.

This is a hands-on position combining technical accounting, taxation, client relationship management and team supervision. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing a portfolio of clients while supporting the wider day-to-day operations of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage new client onboarding, including setup and support with online accounting systems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and act as a key point of contact
• Respond to client queries and liaise with HMRC where required
• Review client records and follow up on missing or incomplete information
• Prepare Self-Assessment, VAT and Corporation Tax returns
• Manage payroll and CIS-related work
• Prepare and finalise accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Produce management accounts and financial reports
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services to clients
• Review client engagements and assess their ongoing commercial viability
• Lead client tax review meetings
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting, tax, AML and regulatory requirements
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior team members
• Support the smooth running of office systems, processes and workflows
• Assist directors with practice management, workload planning and deadlines
• Undertake other accounting and practice-related duties as required

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• At least 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT
• Experience managing client relationships and/or supervising team members
• Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

What We Offer

• £50,000 annual salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Varied role with significant responsibility and opportunities for development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Additional Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years' accountancy practice experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to reliably commute to Helston, Cornwall
• Strong English communication skills