Senior Accountant in High Wycombe

Senior Accountant in High Wycombe

High Wycombe Full-Time 39600 - 48400 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sheridan Maine (Midlands)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality accounting services.
  • Company: Established accounting firm in High Wycombe with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a varied client portfolio.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the accounting field.
  • Qualifications: Experience in UK accountancy practice and a recognised qualification like ACA or ACCA.

The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 Β£ per year.

  • Senior Accountant | Full Time, Permanent | High Wycombe
  • β€œI may be a senior, but so what? I’m still hot.” – Betty White

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established accounting firm based in the High Wycombe area, which is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied role with responsibility for a portfolio of clients and exposure across accounts, tax and general accountancy services.

The Role

As Senior Accountant, you will work closely with clients and the wider team, taking responsibility for delivering a high-quality service across a varied portfolio.

Your key responsibilities as Senior Accountant will include

  • Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact and building strong working relationships.
  • Preparing statutory and management accounts for a range of businesses.
  • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns.
  • Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries and providing practical financial guidance.
  • Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance requirements.
  • Reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by junior members of the team, where appropriate.
  • Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Supporting Partners and senior colleagues with more complex accounting and tax matters.
  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and value to clients.
  • Assisting with the development and mentoring of more junior members of the team.

The successful Senior Accountant will ideally have

  • Several years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
  • Strong experience in accounts preparation, including statutory accounts.
  • Good knowledge of corporation and personal taxation.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • A proactive and commercially minded approach.
  • A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA, or be qualified by relevant experience.
  • Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books or similar would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to join an established accounting firm
  • Varied portfolio of clients
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Excellent opportunity for career development and progression

If you're an experienced Senior Accountant looking for your next opportunity within a well-established practice in the High Wycombe area, we'd love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.

Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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Senior Accountant in High Wycombe employer: Sheridan Maine (Midlands)

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Sheridan Maine (Midlands)

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Sheridan Maine (Midlands) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accountant in High Wycombe

Client Relationship Management
Statutory Accounts Preparation
Corporation Tax Knowledge
Personal Tax Knowledge
VAT Returns Preparation
Attention to Detail
Deadline Management