Senior Accountant

A growing and well-established accountancy practice in Helston is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team.

This is a hands-on position combining technical accounting, taxation, client relationship management and team supervision
. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing a portfolio of clients while supporting the wider day-to-day operations of the practice.

• Manage new client onboarding, including setup and support with online accounting systems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and act as a key point of contact
• Respond to client queries and liaise with HMRC where required
• Review client records and follow up on missing or incomplete information
• Prepare Self-Assessment, VAT and Corporation Tax returns
• Manage payroll and CIS-related work
• Prepare and finalise accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Produce management accounts and financial reports
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services to clients
• Review client engagements and assess their ongoing commercial viability
• Lead client tax review meetings
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting, tax, AML and regulatory requirements
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior team members
• Support the smooth running of office systems, processes and workflows
• Assist directors with practice management, workload planning and deadlines
• Undertake other accounting and practice-related duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• At least 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT
• Experience managing client relationships and/or supervising team members
• Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books, Sage or similar
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• £50,000 annual salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Varied role with significant responsibility and opportunities for development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years' accountancy practice experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to reliably commute to Helston, Cornwall
• Strong English communication skills