About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Skills & Experience
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, QuickBooks, 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
What We Offer
- £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
Additional Requirements
- 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
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Senior Accountant employer: Rimaya
Rimaya is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment in the picturesque locations of Langport and Sherborne. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills while working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional financial solutions. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.
