Senior Accountant – Helston, Cornwall
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
An established and growing accountancy practice in Cornwall is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team. This is a hands-on role combining technical accounting, tax, client relationship management and team supervision, with the opportunity to take on responsibility for day-to-day practice operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and finalise statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
- Prepare Self Assessment and Corporation Tax returns, alongside VAT returns.
- Produce management accounts and support payroll and CIS requirements.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact for queries.
- Welcome new clients and support them with online accounting portals.
- Liaise with clients and HMRC to ensure information is complete and deadlines are met.
- Lead tax review meetings and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
- Review contracts and identify unprofitable engagements.
- Manage, mentor and review the work of junior team members.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, systems and processes.
- Support the directors with workflow management, practice operations and deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML requirements and relevant legislation.
About You
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.
- At least five years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and VAT.
- Experience managing client relationships and supervising staff.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
- Organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What's on Offer
- Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Opportunity to develop within a growing practice.
- Supportive team environment.
- Company events.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
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