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About The Role
The Senior Accountant position in High Wycombe, offered by Sheridan Maine, is a full-time, permanent role with a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum. Working for an established accounting firm, the successful candidate will manage a diverse client portfolio, delivering services across accounts, tax, and general accountancy. This varied position involves close collaboration with clients and the wider team, ensuring high-quality outcomes. The role suits a practice accountant seeking responsibility and exposure to different technical areas. Key duties include overseeing client accounts, preparing statutory financial statements, and handling tax computations. The ideal applicant brings solid experience from a UK practice environment, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Senior Accountant | Full Time, Permanent | High Wycombe
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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.
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.
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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, QuickBooks or similar would be advantageous.
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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.
Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for further information.
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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