Accountancy Practice - Senior Accountant

Farrer Barnes is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Maidstone, Kent to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a reputable practice, managing a varied client portfolio and taking ownership of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory work.

The Role – Senior Accountant:

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Complete corporation tax returns and personal tax computations
• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact
• Review and support junior staff with bookkeeping and accounts work
• Assist with VAT returns, management accounts, and compliance work
• Liaise with clients to provide proactive accounting and advisory support
• Ensure work is completed in line with UK GAAP and relevant tax regulations

About You – Senior Accountant:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or QBE with strong practice experience
• Proven background in a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Confident managing your own client portfolio
• Good knowledge of corporation tax, VAT, and self-assessment tax
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly Kent-based accountancy practice
• Exposure to a varied and growing client portfolio
• Career progression opportunities within a reputable firm

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, or Accounts Senior looking to join a respected firm in Maidstone and take the next step in their career.

For more information or to apply, please contact Robin Eades at Farrer Barnes in the 1st instance.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.