Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (23683) Peterborough, England

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Salary: GBP
38000 - GBP
45000 per annum

Accounts Senior
Peterborough
£38,000 - £45,000

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in a varied client‑facing role. The firm works with a broad portfolio of SME clients and prides itself on delivering a high standard of compliance work alongside practical, commercial advice. This position would suit someone currently in practice who is comfortable managing a broad portfolio but is now looking to step into a more progressive environment with greater exposure to advisory work and client responsibility.

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, acting as a key point of contact.
• Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts to a high standard.
• Complete Self‑Assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and directors.
• Oversee VAT compliance including MTD submissions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review payroll, CIS submissions, P11
  
  Ds and related compliance work.
• Support CGT computations and advisory work where required.
• Handle company secretarial duties and Companies House filings.
• Liaise with HMRC on client matters including disclosures and queries.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to efficiency across client delivery.
• Support and mentor junior team members within the practice.

• ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong experience managing a mixed SME client portfolio.
• Confident across accounts preparation, VAT, tax and payroll compliance.
• Strong communication skills with a client‑facing approach.
• Proven ability to manage workload independently with high attention to detail.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a new opportunity within a progressive and client‑focused firm, apply now.