Senior Accountant, Practice – Maidstone

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

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established Maidstone practice in Kent. You will own accounts preparation, tax, and advisory work while managing a diverse client portfolio.

The role suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or QBE with practice experience) and requires strong client communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. UK GAAP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and review work.
• Experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Complete corporation tax returns and personal tax computations.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key 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 tax regulations.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Client portfolio management

Tax compliance

Accounts prep

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Job description

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established Maidstone practice in Kent. You will own accounts preparation, tax, and advisory work while managing a diverse client portfolio.

The role suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or QBE with practice experience) and requires strong client communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. UK GAAP knowledge is essential.