Senior Accountant: Lead Client Relationships & Growth

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

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.