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We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting practice. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, providing expert financial advice, and ensuring the accurate preparation and submission of financial accounts. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior members of staff, supporting their development and helping maintain high standards across the team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients — including small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, and partnerships — across various sectors. You’ll be instrumental in building strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Client Account Management: Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing all accounting and financial matters., • Preparation & Submission of Financial Accounts: Prepare year-end financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements., • Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate financial records and generate periodic reports., • VAT Returns & Tax Filings: Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax filings., • Client Advisory Services: Provide strategic financial advice on tax planning, budgeting, and cash flow., • Liaison with HMRC: Handle tax queries and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements., • Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing and ensure regulatory compliance., • Compliance & Audit Preparation: Ensure clients meet legal standards and assist with audit documentation., • Software Setup & Training: Support clients in setting up and using accounting software (e.g., Xero)., • Internal & External Audits: Prepare documentation for audits., • Mentoring & Team Support: Mentor junior staff, offering guidance, reviewing work, and supporting their professional development., • Ad-hoc Financial Support: Provide additional services such as valuations, forecasts, and financial analysis. Qualifications & Skills: • Education: Qualified to Level 7 in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA., • Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar role within an accounting practice, with proven client management experience., • Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel., • Client-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability., • Tax Expertise: In-depth knowledge of UK tax laws and compliance., • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting., • Problem-solving: Capable of resolving complex financial issues independently., • Time Management: Able to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines., • Commercial Awareness: Understands business environments and provides tailored advice., • Leadership: Experience or interest in mentoring and supporting junior team members. Personal Attributes: • Passionate about accounting and finance, • Ambitious and keen to progress, • Friendly, approachable, and a strong team player, • Calm under pressure and deadline-driven, • Logical thinker and problem-solver, • Honest, trustworthy, and professional Why Join Us? • Work with a diverse client base across various industries, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives, • Continuous professional development, including support for further qualifications, • Flexible working arrangements and exposure to varied accounting challenges, • Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of accountants