Senior Accountant - Flexible, Client‑Facing Practice Role

Ad Warrior Ltd; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Chapmans Business Solutions Limited in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing practice. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, providing accounts, tax and advisory support, while working closely with Directors.

The role combines client-facing work with technical compliance and mentoring junior staff. Experience with payroll, VAT and CIS, and proficiency in Xero/QuickBooks, are highly desirable for delivering proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT qualified or QBE.
• Strong accounts and tax compliance experience.
• Confident managing an own client portfolio.
• Experience with payroll, VAT and CIS compliance.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Good organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for clients (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll compliance.
• VAT and CIS return preparation and review.
• Liaise with HMRC and Companies House as required.
• Provide bookkeeping and cloud accounting support.
• Mentor junior team members and manage client portfolios.
• Identify process improvements and advisory opportunities.

Skills

Accounts & tax compliance

Payroll processing

VAT/compliance

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Cloud accounting

Education

AAT or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Cloud accounting platforms

Practice management systems

Job description

Chapmans Business Solutions Limited in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing practice. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, providing accounts, tax and advisory support, while working closely with Directors.

The role combines client-facing work with technical compliance and mentoring junior staff. Experience with payroll, VAT and CIS, and proficiency in Xero/QuickBooks, are highly desirable for delivering proactive,