Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant (Permanent)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Permanent Senior(qualified) Accountant to join their dynamic accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a confident Senior Accountant who thrives on complex work, supports colleagues and maintains high technical and compliance standards.

About you:

ACCA / ACA qualification

4–6+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience

Experience managing complex client portfolios

Strong technical knowledge (accounts, corporation tax, VAT, CIS, self-assessment, CGT)

Proven review and sign-off experience

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of statutory year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, and corporate reporting. The senior accountant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards, and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, including CT600 submissions.

A thorough understanding of Xero and other cloud accounting software is essential to streamline reporting processes and enhance client service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in practice accounting, with proven experience handling corporation tax matters and statutory accounts preparation, demonstrating attention to detail and high standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders

Lead corporation tax computations and CT600 reviews using Tax Calc, including complex adjustments

Review VAT returns, including complex and property-related cases, ensuring accuracy in Quick Books and Free Agent

Oversee CIS review and compliance support

Prepare and review advanced self-assessment cases (HNW, property portfolios, CGT and multi-income individuals)

Manage a portfolio of larger, more complex clients, presenting accounts and tax advice clearly

Provide technical guidance, review the work of Account Managers and juniors, and support process improvement

Support HMRC enquiries and investigations, maintaining technical quality across the practice

This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to develop within a reputable practice. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to work with a diverse client base. If you are a motivated accountant with a passion for practice work and meet the above requirements, this position provides an excellent platform to advance your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Only applications will be considered from candidates who are qualified, and have worked for a UK firm of accountants