Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Accountancy Practice
Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time | Office-based

Are you an experienced accountant looking for your next step within a growing accountancy practice? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join a modern, growing accountancy practice based in South Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys working closely with clients, taking ownership of their accounts and providing advice that goes beyond simply ticking the compliance boxes.

Please note:

applicants MUST have previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.  This is an essential requirement for the role.

About the Role
As Senior Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, working with a varied range of owner-managed businesses across different sectors. You’ll take responsibility for delivering accounts, tax and advisory services while building strong, long-term relationships with your clients.

The practice has a particularly strong client base within the legal sector, alongside clients from a variety of other industries.

You’ll also have the opportunity to review work produced by junior team members, provide guidance and support, and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing  
Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting personal tax compliance
Reviewing bookkeeping records and VAT returns
Preparing management accounts and providing meaningful financial analysis
Identifying tax planning and business improvement opportunities
Meeting with clients to discuss their accounts, financial performance and future plans
Developing strong, long-term client relationships
Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing coaching and support
Managing your workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are met
Keeping up to date with changes in accounting, tax and company legislation  What We’re Looking For

Essential:
 
3+ years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
Strong technical knowledge of accounts, corporation tax and VAT
Experience managing a portfolio of external clients
Confident communicating with clients and building trusted relationships
Commercially aware with an ability to identify opportunities to add value
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to take ownership of your workload and deliver to deadlines
Comfortable reviewing work and supporting more junior colleagues
A positive, professional approach with a genuine commitment to client service  Software Experience

Experience with the following would be advantageous:
 
Xero
Dext
Tax Calc
FYI
Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook and Teams  

Experience with other cloud-based accounting systems would also be welcomed.

Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing practice where you can make a genuine contribution, develop your career and build meaningful relationships with clients.

You’ll benefit from:
 
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Professional subscriptions paid
Ongoing CPD and professional development
Genuine career progression opportunities
Free on-site parking
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Regular team social events  A Little More About the Practice

The practice takes a proactive, relationship-led approach to accountancy, working closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses and helping clients make informed commercial decisions.

It’s a collaborative environment where client relationships matter, people are encouraged to develop, and there is the opportunity to play a meaningful role in a growing business.

Important – Practice Experience Required This role is specifically suited to someone who has built their career within an UK accountancy practice and is comfortable managing external clients.

Applications from candidates without previous UK accountancy practice experience will not be considered.

Interested? If you’re an experienced Senior Accountant or an accountant ready to take the next step within a forward-thinking practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note.  Due to volume, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicaitons