Senior Accountant

Job Description:
Senior Accountant
Puro Associates are delighted to be supporting a progressive and growing accountancy practice in their search for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Corwnall.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing advisory support, and managing a varied portfolio of SME clients. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking firm that embraces modern technology and offers genuine opportunities for progression.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Exposure to a varied and growing client portfolio
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern systems and technology-focused approach

Key responsibilities will include

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts
• Supporting clients with financial reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication
• Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance and support
• Assisting with workflow management and ensuring client deadlines are met
• Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client systems
• Supporting company secretarial and compliance-related matters when required

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years experience working within a UK accountancy practice (Please note without this direct accountancy practice experience your application will not be considered)
• ACA or ACCA qualification, or significant relevant practice experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, corporation tax, and VAT
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members would be advantageous