Senior Accountant (Accountancy Practice)

Sheridan Maine London; Chatham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established Maidstone practice in Kent. You will own accounts preparation, tax, and advisory work while managing a diverse client portfolio.

The role suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or QBE with practice experience) and requires strong client communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. UK GAAP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and review work.
• Experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Complete corporation tax returns and personal tax computations.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key contact.
• Review and support junior staff with bookkeeping and accounts work.
• Assist with VAT returns, management accounts, and compliance work.
• Liaise with clients to provide proactive accounting and advisory support.
• Ensure work is completed in line with UK GAAP and tax regulations.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Client portfolio management

Tax compliance

Accounts prep

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Job description

Senior Accountant Accountancy Practice Maidstone, Kent Up to £45k p.a.

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Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Maidstone, Kent to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a reputable practice, managing a varied client portfolio and taking ownership of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory work.

The Role - Senior Accountant:

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Complete corporation tax returns and personal tax computations
• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact
• Review and support junior staff with bookkeeping and accounts work
• Assist with VAT returns, management accounts, and compliance work
• Liaise with clients to provide proactive accounting and advisory support
• Ensure work is completed in line with UK GAAP and relevant tax regulations

About You - Senior Accountant:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or QBE with strong practice experience
• Proven background in a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Confident managing your own client portfolio
• Good knowledge of corporation tax, VAT, and self-assessment tax
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly Kent-based accountancy practice
• Exposure to a varied and growing client portfolio
• Career progression opportunities within a reputable firm

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, or Accounts Senior looking to join a respected firm in Maidstone and take the next step in their career.

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

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.