Senior Accountant (Accountancy Practice)

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

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established accountancy practice in Maidstone, Kent. You will manage a varied client portfolio and take ownership of accounts preparation, tax and advisory work.

This role suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant seeking progression within a reputable firm, with strong UK GAAP and tax compliance focus and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with practice experience
• Experience in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and VAT
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and mentor juniors

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Client portfolio management

UK GAAP knowledge

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified or QBE

Job description

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

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.