Senior Accountant — Client Lead with Growth Focus

bk plus; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

GP access (24 hours)

EV scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform

EAP system

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

bk plus is seeking an experienced accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and drive growth in the practice. You will act as the main contact and trusted adviser across owner-managed businesses, handling accounts, tax returns, VAT, and client relationships with autonomy.

The role offers a long-term career path, including progression to Responsible Individual, with benefits such as death in service and access to employee schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering statutory accounts for multiple entities.
• Experience completing corporation tax and self-assessment returns.
• VAT returns handling and VAT advice.
• Strong client relationship management and time management.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Preparing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns.
• Handling VAT returns and advising on VAT treatment.
• Managing files from start to finish, producing work for partner review with minimal rework.
• Building strong client relationships, communicating proactively.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Staying current with regulatory changes, including MTD for Income Tax.
• Contributing to the practice's growth by identifying opportunities to add value for clients.

Skills

Statutory accounts

Corporation tax returns

Self-assessment tax returns

VAT

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Regulatory updates

Education

ACCA/ICAEW qualification

Job description

bk plus is seeking an experienced accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and drive growth in the practice. You will act as the main contact and trusted adviser across owner-managed businesses, handling accounts, tax returns, VAT, and client relationships with autonomy.

The role offers a long-term career path, including progression to Responsible Individual, with benefits such as death in service and access to employee schemes.