Curtis Recruitment Limited
Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant Role
A modern, dynamic accountancy practice is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This renowned firm provides a range of high-quality accounting services to a varied client portfolio including ambitious owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years’ experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus of up to 5%
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Company pension
- Free onsite parking
- Social and client events
This role is predominantly office-based; however, an element of hybrid and flexible working will be available once settled in.
Role Description
Whilst advertised as Senior Accountant, the role is effectively a Client Manager. You will inherit an established, varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships.
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Responsibilities
- Portfolio Management – Manage files from start to finish, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A) for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
- Taxation – Prepare corporation tax computations, self-assessment tax returns, and handle VAT returns/advisory
- Client Relations – Build strong, proactive relationships and manage expectations seamlessly
- Team Leadership – Mentor and support the development of junior team members, leading by example on quality and service
- Practice Growth – Stay ahead of regulatory changes (including MTD for Income Tax) and identify value-add opportunities for clients
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Requirements
Please do apply for this role if you have the following skills and experience:
- Be a fully qualified member ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong year-end accounts preparation and confident handling of corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT
- Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and deliver files ready for partner review
- Clear, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues
- Experience with cloud-based accounting packages and ideally, practice management software
- Familiarity with MTD for Income Tax
- Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax
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