Senior Accountant

Banking & Financial Services
Fife
May 15, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Brighton, United Kingdom Posted on 24/04/2026

We are proud to be supporting a forward thinking and rapidly growing accountancy practice in their search for a Business Services Senior Accountant to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a varied general practice role within a modern and supportive firm. The position offers genuine progression potential for the right individual who is keen to develop the business and add real value to a diverse client base.

The firm works with a wide range of clients including SME business owners, finance directors of large international groups, trustees of charitable organisations and high net worth individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a first class service and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

As Business Services Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high quality accounting and tax services while also supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members. This is a hands on role offering strong technical exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities Accounts and Technical Delivery

  • Prepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
  • Prepare corporation tax returns in line with relevant legislation
  • Support personal tax return preparation for a range of clients
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and tax standards
  • Work closely with managers to deliver high quality client outputs

Client Management

  • Act as a point of contact for clients across accounting and tax matters
  • Communicate effectively with SME owners, finance directors and trustees
  • Support clients with day to day accounting and compliance queries
  • Build and maintain strong, long term client relationships

Team Management

  • Support, mentor and review work produced by junior team members
  • Provide feedback and guidance to support development of junior staff
  • Work collaboratively with managers and wider team members
  • Promote a positive, supportive and high performing team culture

Portfolio and Delivery Support

  • Manage your own client workload across accounts and tax assignments
  • Ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
  • Take initiative in resolving technical and client related issues
  • Maintain strong attention to detail across all outputs

Business Development and Expansion

  • Support the continued growth of the firm through high quality client service
  • Identify opportunities to add value to clients where appropriate
  • Contribute to a forward thinking and commercially aware team culture
  • Play a role in the development of the business where appropriate

Requirements

  • Experience in general practice accounting and tax
  • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
  • Experience with personal tax return preparation
  • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
  • Strong communication skills and client facing experience
  • High level of attention to detail and strong IT skills
  • Proactive, motivated and able to show initiative

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience: £38,000 – £45,000
  • Career Progression: Clear opportunities for development within a growing firm.
  • Training and Development: Continuous professional development programme.
  • Flexible Working: Part time working considered for the right candidate.
  • Culture: Modern, forward thinking and supportive working environment.
  • Wellbeing Programme: Focus on employee wellbeing and support.
  • Social Activities: Regular team and firm wide social events.

Please contact Mark Sitton on or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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