Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage client accounts, prepare tax returns, and supervise junior team members.
  • Company: Established accountancy practice in Helston with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: £50,000 salary, health programme, company events, and cycle to work scheme.
  • Other info: Opportunities for professional development in a friendly environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on client success.
  • Qualifications: Recognised accounting qualification and 5 years' experience in accountancy.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

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, Quick Books, 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.

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Contact Details:

Rimaya Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accountant

Technical Accounting
Taxation
Client Relationship Management
Team Supervision
Client Onboarding
Accounting Software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
Self-Assessment Preparation