Senior Accountant

Job in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK

Listing for: Trial Balance

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13

Job specializations:

Accounting
Senior Accountant, Public Accounting, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 58000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 58000.00 YEAR

Finding the right role is about more than salary and responsibilities, it's about joining a business where you'll feel valued, supported and able to build a long-term career. That's something this client genuinely prides itself on.

We're delighted to be working with a highly regarded accountancy practice that has built an excellent reputation across North Devon, not only for the service it provides to clients but also for the positive and supportive culture it has created for its employees. Continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team at an exciting stage in the firm's development.

The

main duties as Senior Accountant will include:

Managing and supporting a varied portfolio of clients with their on-going accounting, taxation and reporting requirements
Preparing and reviewing accounts and tax compliance work, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues, acting as a trusted point of contact
Mentoring and developing junior members of the team, providing guidance, feedback and technical support
Working closely with senior leadership on client matters, projects and the continued development of the practice
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to both clients and the wider business

The successful Senior Accountant will be:

An experienced accountancy practice accountant with a strong background in client management, accounts preparation and tax compliance. ACA or ACCA qualifications would be advantageous, although applications are equally welcomed from candidates with significant experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.

Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing accountancy practice where your contribution will be recognised, your development supported and your career encouraged to flourish.