Senior Accountant

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Accountant to empower SMEs with precise financial insights and proactive support, while fostering digital transitions and championing compliance and growth for lasting client success.

Requirements

• ACA/ICAEW qualification or partially qualified with supplementary UK accounting experience
• A minimum of 3 years working in client and cloud accounting, ideally handling UK-based SME clients
• Demonstrated experience in managing statutory accounts, corporation tax compliance, VAT filings, and familiarity with UK regulatory standards
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting, corporation tax, and VAT processes, including statutory requirements and filing deadlines
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, with excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Experience supporting clients with transitions to cloud-based systems, especially Xero and QuickBooks
• Experience managing or mentoring a team of junior accountants, providing guidance on daily tasks, performance, and training

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate financial statements, management reports, and tax filings for a portfolio of UK-based SME clients, ensuring compliance with UK standards
• Complete VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and other statutory submissions accurately, adapting to new UK tax regulations as they arise
• Manage client bookkeeping and monthly closing tasks (e.g., reconciliations, variance analysis) using cloud-based systems like Xero and QuickBooks to maintain up-to-date financial records
• Strengthen client relationships through proactive support, especially for clients transitioning to cloud accounting, and enhance their confidence in digital tools
• Lead, mentor, and support junior accountants, focusing on performance, resolving daily challenges, and fostering continuous improvement in team processes and client service quality

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
• ��650 pa flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure