Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Growing practice

Job summary

TR2 Recruitment Limited is assisting a growing accountancy practice in Helston, Cornwall to find a hands-on Senior Accountant. The role offers genuine responsibility, with ownership of a client portfolio while mentoring the wider team.

You will manage client relationships, handle accounting and tax work, and support the day-to-day running of the office in a busy practice environment. A UK-based, full-time role with progression opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, tax and VAT.
• Experience managing clients and supervising junior staff.
• Good knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

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?

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

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.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• 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.