Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Permanent Senior(qualified) Accountant to join their dynamic accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be a confident Senior Accountant who thrives on complex work, supports colleagues and maintains high technical and compliance standards. About you:

• ACCA / ACA qualification
• 4-6+ years' UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience managing complex client portfolios
• Strong technical knowledge (accounts, corporation tax, VAT, CIS, self-assessment, CGT)
• Proven review and sign-off experience

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of statutory year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, and corporate reporting. The senior accountant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards, and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, including CT600 submissions.

A thorough understanding of Xero and other cloud accounting software is essential to streamline reporting processes and enhance client service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in practice accounting, with proven experience handling corporation tax matters and statutory accounts preparation, demonstrating attention to detail and high standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Lead corporation tax computations and CT600 reviews using TaxCalc, including complex adjustments
• Review VAT returns, including complex and property-related cases, ensuring accuracy in QuickBooks and FreeAgent
• Oversee CIS review and compliance support
• Prepare and review advanced self-assessment cases (HNW, property portfolios, CGT and multi-income individuals)
• Manage a portfolio of larger, more complex clients, presenting accounts and tax advice clearly
• Provide technical guidance, review the work of Account Managers and juniors, and support process improvement
• Support HMRC enquiries and investigations, maintaining technical quality across the practice

This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to develop within a reputable practice. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to work with a diverse client base. If you are a motivated accountant with a passion for practice work and meet the above requirements, this position provides an excellent platform to advance your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Only applications will be considered from candidates who are qualified, and have worked for a UK firm of accountants