Senior Accountant

Employer: Kings Oak Accountancy (Somerset) Ltd Reports to: Practice Manager
Location: Remote working

We guide business owners to financial success, both in their businesses and personally.

About Kings Oak
Kings Oak is a modern, technology-driven accountancy practice supporting business owners across the UK. We
believe exceptional client service comes from exceptional people. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility,
accountability and continuous improvement. We measure success by the quality of our work, the service we
provide and the positive impact we make.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to prepare and review accounts, taxation and compliance
work across a varied client portfolio. You will support the Practice Manager with technical matters, quality
assurance, client advisory work and the development of junior colleagues. You will have the autonomy to
organise your working week while taking ownership of agreed internal and statutory deadlines.

Key responsibilities
Accounts, taxation & compliance

• Prepare and review management accounts, VAT returns and payroll, including associated statutory

submissions.

• Prepare and review year-end accounts for sole traders, micro-entities and small limited companies.
• Prepare and review personal, corporation, capital gains, trust and estate tax returns.
• Prepare and file Companies House confirmation statements.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including depreciation, prepayments

and accruals.

Technical review & client advisory

• Review bookkeeping, working papers and supporting schedules; identify and resolve technical issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support clients with accounting, tax and business queries.
• Assist the Practice Manager with advisory work and maintain high professional standards.

People, improvement & regulatory compliance

• Mentor trainee accountants and share technical knowledge across the team.
• Develop internal process guides and improve efficiency, accuracy and client experience.
• Complete and review AML risk assessments; support AML training and compliance procedures.
• Maintain CPD and keep current with tax legislation, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Technology & innovation
We embrace cloud software, automation and appropriate AI tools to improve our processes. Experience with
some of the following is advantageous: FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks Online, IRIS Elements, Engager, Xama
AML and Inform Direct. A willingness to learn new systems is equally important.

About you

• Substantial experience within a UK accountancy practice and strong accounts and taxation knowledge.
• Confident reviewing work, identifying errors and managing competing deadlines.
• Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• A clear communicator who enjoys supporting colleagues and improving ways of working.
• ACCA, ACA or AAT qualifications are advantageous; relevant experience and technical competence will also be

considered.

Our values
Precision · Trust · Client-Centricity · Innovation · Professionalism · Giving · Growth · Guarantee — We file on
time, every time. Our giving ambition is to create 100,000 positive impacts by 2030.

What we offer

• Full-time role: 35 hours per week, with fully flexible, results-focused remote working.
• Ongoing CPD and support for relevant professional qualifications, subject to agreement and eligibility.
• Opportunity to develop professionally and contribute to the future of the practice.

Why join Kings Oak?
At Kings Oak, we believe people perform at their best when trusted, supported and given freedom to succeed.
You will join a small, ambitious practice where your ideas are welcomed, your contribution matters and you can
help shape how the business develops. If you are an experienced accountant seeking flexibility, professional
development and meaningful work, we would love to hear from you.