Senior Accountant

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly supportive environment

Opportunity to grow with expanding up

Permanent, full-time role - 37.5 hours

Job summary

TR2 Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Senior Accountant in Helston to combine technical accounting with client management and team leadership. You will own a portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff, and work closely with directors on planning.

The role involves managing client relationships, preparing tax and statutory accounts, and identifying value-add opportunities within a growing practice. A hands-on, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' accountancy practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts prep, tax and VAT.
• Experience managing clients and mentoring junior staff.
• Good knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client management

Mentoring junior staff

Strong communication

Organised & methodical

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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.

• 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.