Senior Accountant

wkLoop

Location: Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

Category: Accounting

Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Dynamic and growing accountancy firm seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients across various industries, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact for accounting and tax matters.
Prepare and review year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
Ensure all statutory deadlines are met for your client base.
Provide proactive advice and support to clients on accounting, tax planning, and general financial matters.
Review and oversee work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and training where necessary.
Identify opportunities to improve client processes and efficiencies.
Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to client retention and growth.
Keep up to date with changes in tax and accounting legislation relevant to SME businesses.
Support partners and managers with ad-hoc advisory and project work.

Qualifications

ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualified (or finalist with relevant experience).
At least 3-5 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
Experience managing a client portfolio and delivering to deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong IT skills, including accounting software such as TaxCalc, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel.
A proactive and commercial mindset with attention to detail.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, Study support (if applicable) and CPD opportunities, A supportive, team-oriented environment and Clear progression path

Why Join Us?

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love building strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you!