At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, prepare accounts, and provide exceptional client service.
- Company: Modern, growing accountancy firm that values its people.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career growth, and investment in technology.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking practice and make a real impact on clients' businesses.
- Qualifications: Full membership of a chartered professional body and extensive practice experience.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Are you an experienced practice professional looking to join a modern, growing accountancy firm that genuinely values its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking practice that combines traditional client service values with a progressive approach to accountancy and business advisory.
Working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client service while leading and developing a team of accountants. With continued growth and investment in both technology and people, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and collaborative environment.
What will the Senior Accountant role involve?
- Preparing, sending and submitting accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Providing training, mentorship and technical guidance to the accounting team and wider business where appropriate
- Checking and reviewing accounting and taxation work produced by the team, offering constructive feedback and support
- Communicating with clients by phone, email, social media and in person, including chasing records where needed
- Onboarding new clients into the portfolio, including initial bookkeeping and compliance handovers to the relevant department
- Assessing and advising clients on their tax position, including tax efficiency and planning opportunities
- Reviewing and advising clients on advisory areas such as cashflow, budgets and pricing, with further training provided on advisory systems
- Completing, reviewing and preparing bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS where required
- Preparing and delivering year-end client meetings and client fee reviews
- Maintaining electronic filing of books and records, alongside client administration and records management
- Acting as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries
- Managing ongoing professional development and learning, including any relevant CPD required by a professional body
- Ensuring HMRC and Companies House statutory information is accurate and up to date
Suitable Candidate for the Senior Accountant vacancy:
- Full membership of a chartered professional body, such as AAT, ATT, ACCA or equivalent
- Extensive practice experience, overseeing a broad range of accounting tasks
Senior Accountant | Accountancy Practice in Cowplain employer: CMA Recruitment Group
This established services organisation in Dorset is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and professional environment where finance professionals can thrive. With flexible working arrangements, a focus on employee development, and the opportunity to engage in diverse financial projects, this role not only promises competitive benefits but also the chance to make a significant impact during a pivotal time for the company.
