Senior Accountant

Helston, Cornwall | £50,000 per annum | Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical accountancy, client management and team leadership?

We’re working with a growing accountancy practice in Helston, Cornwall, who are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a varied role offering genuine responsibility, with the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of clients while also supporting and mentoring the wider team.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the practice, building strong relationships with clients while taking responsibility for their accounting and tax requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Welcoming and onboarding new clients, including supporting them with the firm's online portal
• Preparing Self Assessments, VAT Returns and Corporation Tax returns
• Preparing and finalising statutory accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Producing management accounts
• Managing payroll and CIS
• Liaising with clients and HMRC and ensuring client information is accurate and complete
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional value and services to clients
• Leading client tax review meetings
• Reviewing client contracts and helping to identify areas for improvement
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and money laundering requirements
• Managing, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior members of the team
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office, including systems, processes and workflow
• Working closely with the Directors on practice management, deadlines and planning