Senior Accountant
Posted Today by Clearcut Accounting
£45,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Henley-In-Arden, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Accountant role at Clearcut Accounting requires an experienced professional to manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with accounting regulations. The position involves both technical accounting work and client interaction, making it ideal for someone with strong communication skills. The role is office-based in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, with options for full-time or part-time work. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice and relevant qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors
- Prepare and review statutory accounts (FRS 102 / FRS 105)
- Prepare and review management accounts
- Prepare and review corporation tax returns
- Prepare and review VAT returns
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice
- Support and review work of junior staff
- Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House deadlines
- Identify opportunities for additional services (tax planning, advisory, etc.)
- Assist with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice
- ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent (or qualified by experience)
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
- Experience managing a client portfolio independently
- Proficient in cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Salary (Rate): £45,000.00 yearly
City: Henley-In-Arden
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Accounting
Senior Accountant – Practice Experience Required
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Location - Henley in Arden, Warwickshire - Office based
Full-time and part-time are available
Salary: £35000 to £45,000 (pro rata, depending on experience) + Benefits
About Clearcut Accounting
At Clearcut Accounting, we are a modern, forward-thinking firm delivering clear, practical, and commercially focused advice to businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. We work with a diverse client base, including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and growing businesses, providing accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team and take ownership of a client portfolio.
The Role
This is a key position within the firm, ideal for someone who enjoys both technical work and client interaction. You will be responsible for managing your own client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors
- Prepare and review: Statutory accounts (FRS 102 / FRS 105)
- Management accounts
- Corporation tax returns
- VAT returns
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice
- Support and review work of junior staff
- Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House deadlines
- Identify opportunities for additional services (tax planning, advisory, etc.)
- Assist with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice
ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent (or qualified by experience)
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
Experience managing a client portfolio independently
Proficient in cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
Excellent communication and client management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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