Senior Accountant: Lead Client Relationships & Tax Strategy

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly supportive environment

Opportunity to grow with expanding up

Permanent, full-time role - 37.5 hours

Job summary

TR2 Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Senior Accountant in Helston to combine technical accounting with client management and team leadership. You will own a portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff, and work closely with directors on planning.

The role involves managing client relationships, preparing tax and statutory accounts, and identifying value-add opportunities within a growing practice. A hands-on, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' accountancy practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts prep, tax and VAT.
• Experience managing clients and mentoring junior staff.
• Good knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

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

Mentoring junior staff

Strong communication

Organised & methodical

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

TR2 Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Senior Accountant in Helston to combine technical accounting with client management and team leadership. You will own a portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff, and work closely with directors on planning.

The role involves managing client relationships, preparing tax and statutory accounts, and identifying value-add opportunities within a growing practice. A hands-on, proactive approach is essential.