Accounts Senior / Practice Accountant (Accountancy
Curtis Recruitment
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary
£55,000
Job type
full time
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire; Oxfordshire; South East England; England
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 successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, bonus of up to 5%, life insurance, health insurance, company pension, free onsite parking and social and client events. This role is predominantly office based; however, an element of hybrid and flexible working will be available once settled in.
Whilst advertised as Senior Accountant, the role is effectively a Client Manager. As Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include:
* 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
* 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
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
* 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
Submit your CV for this Senior Accountant role
This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice.
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