Accountant​/Semi Senior or Senior; AWDO-P14765

Senior or Semi Senior Accountant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice, supporting clients with statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts.

SALARY: £26,000 to £35,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Saltash, Cornwall (PL12), it is also possible to be based in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) – Fully Office Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - with the option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2.00pm on a Friday

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice supporting a varied client portfolio with accounts preparation, tax compliance and financial reporting.

As the Senior or Semi Senior Accountant you will work in a client-facing role, preparing limited company accounts, VAT returns and management accounts while supporting junior team members.

The Senior or Semi Senior Accountant will suit someone with a positive mindset, strong attention to detail and experience in a practice environment, with knowledge of Xero, Dext, bookkeeping and modern accounting technology beneficial.

• Limited Company Accounts: prepare accounts for a range of clients
• Tax Returns: prepare tax returns accurately and in line with relevant requirements
• Junior Team Support: review work completed by more junior team members
• VAT Returns: prepare and complete first reviews of VAT returns
• Management Accounts: prepare management accounts to support client finance functions
• Client Communication: build positive working relationships with clients and communicate effectively
• Accounting Technology: use modern accounting systems and digital tools to streamline work
• Finance Support: help clients gain clear insight into their finance function and business performance

• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice environment
• Experience preparing limited company accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and management accounts
• Achieved AAT Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail with good self-organisation and multitasking skills
• A positive, proactive and curious approach to learning and development
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective client relationships
• Willingness to support the learning and development of colleagues
• Comfortable working with new technology and digital accounting systems
• Experience using Xero and Dext would be beneficial

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday even if it falls on the weekend
• Christmas Eve to New Year closure without using annual leave entitlement
• Option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2pm on a Friday
• Private health plan
• 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP
• Cash back for dental, opticians, prescriptions, physio and a health checkup once a year
• Unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Referral programme