Senior Accountant

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager to join our growing accountancy practice. This role is ideal for a qualified professional with strong practice experience who is ready to take ownership of client relationships, lead teams, and contribute to the continued development of a progressive and ambitious firm.

You will manage a varied client portfolio, oversee the delivery of statutory accounts, audit, corporation tax and VAT services, and play a key role in mentoring junior staff and improving internal processes. This position offers a competitive salary, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established practice.

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and timely resolution of queries
• Prepare, review, and finalise statutory accounts and corporation tax returns with minimal supervision
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns and manage VAT registrations
• Supervise payroll processes and provide guidance on compliance-related matters
• Review work prepared by junior team members, offering mentoring, training, and constructive feedback
• Manage deadlines and workflow to ensure all regulatory and reporting requirements are met
• Identify and implement improvements to internal systems, controls, and working practices to enhance efficiency

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice
• Strong technical expertise in UK accounting and reporting standards, including FRS 102, FRS 105, and UK GAAP
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior staff
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage, and CCH
• Strong IT skills, including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel