Senior Practice Accountant

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern practice

Technology-driven environment

Diverse client projects

Direct client contact

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Canterbury is seeking an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a modern, growing practice. The role involves year-end accounts, corporation tax and personal tax work, with opportunities to advise clients and expand commercial knowledge.

You will work with cloud-based systems, liaise directly with clients, and manage a varied portfolio alongside senior colleagues. This role offers progression within a technology-driven environment and client advisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Confidence using accounting software and cloud technology.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Organised with the ability to own your workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns and support clients with tax compliance.
• Prepare management accounts and help clients understand financial performance.
• Assist with business advisory work and additional client projects.
• Use cloud accounting software and modern systems to deliver work efficiently.
• Liaise directly with clients, answer queries and build strong working relationships.
• Manage workload to complete assignments accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Cloud accounting

Time management

Commercial awareness

Proactive learner

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Canterbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a very modern, growing accountancy practice based in Canterbury.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology and wants to develop their experience beyond accounts preparation and tax compliance. The firm embraces modern systems and offers the opportunity to get involved in interesting client work and advisory projects.

As an Accounts & Tax Senior, you’ll support a varied client portfolio, build relationships with business owners and work closely with senior colleagues. Alongside your core accounts and tax responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to help clients understand their figures and make informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts & Tax Senior, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance.
• Preparing management accounts and helping clients understand their financial performance.
• Supporting senior colleagues with business advisory work and additional client projects.
• Using cloud accounting software and modern systems to deliver work efficiently.
• Liaising directly with clients, answering queries and building strong working relationships.
• Managing your workload to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

To be considered for this Accounts & Tax Senior opportunity, you’ll have:

• Previous accounts and tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• A good understanding of statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Confidence using accountancy software and an interest in cloud technology.
• An interest in developing your commercial knowledge and getting involved in advisory work.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to take ownership of your workload.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.

This Accounts & Tax Senior role could suit an experienced Senior looking for more varied work or a strong Semi Senior ready to progress within a modern practice.

• £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join a modern, growing practice.
• A technology driven working environment.
• Exposure to interesting client assignments and advisory projects.
• Direct client contact and close working relationships with senior colleagues.
• Opportunities to broaden your technical and commercial experience.