Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lymington

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

Please note that, to be successful, you must have GP experience in a Practice setting. 

Accountant Role Overview:

Based in Lymington, our client is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their growing team. You will be focused on delivering an exceptional client experience and depending on your experience you will also lead a small team.

Your responsibilities:

Prepare and file tax returns accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Maintain compliance with relevant tax regulations and internal quality standards.

Identify, investigate, and resolve tax-related issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Maintain clear, accurate, and complete working papers to support tax computations and filings.

Communicate professionally with clients, manage expectations, and provide timely responses.

Build strong client relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.

Work effectively with UK and India teams to achieve objectives.

Provide advice, problem-solving support, and training to colleagues on tax return processes.

Be approachable and available to assist team members and clients.

Use to-do lists and prioritisation techniques to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.

Respond promptly to emails and follow up on assigned work.

Support process improvements for better client service delivery.

Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Seek guidance from the director when needed and work on building confidence.

Contribute to team development and assist in onboarding/training colleagues.

The ideal candidate:

Strong time management and prioritisation skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Commitment to professional growth and team success.

Experience in tax compliance and client service.

Familiarity with UK tax regulations and filing processes.

ACCA, AAT or QBE qualified – can consider those still stufying.

What’s in it for you?

Employer Pension: 3% Employer (NEST SCHEME)

Salary sacrifice Scheme

Health Insurance: WPA (Available for all employees with the option to add family members)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme: Refer your friend and earn rewards

Electric car scheme (Go green)

Employee rewards and recognition: Monthly and quarterly awards

Learning and Development: Online CPD courses, Croner I, Accountancy daily update

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to the team at Liberty Recruitment Group