Accounts Senior - Accountancy Practice

Accounts Senior for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors.

Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for preparing financial statements and tax returns for a range of clients, including companies, sole traders, and partnerships.

Key duties include managing VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounting services, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audits, alongside general administrative support and adherence to internal policies. What you'll need to succeed We’re looking for a confident, team-focused individual with experience in practice, ideally AAT qualified or qualified by experience.

You’ll have a strong background in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses, be comfortable juggling deadlines, and enjoy working directly with clients. If you're organised, detail-driven, and quick to pick up new systems, you'll thrive here. Audit experience is a bonus, and strong communication skills are a must. What you'll get in return
• 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available)
• 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service
• 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme
• Annual salary review
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Introducing clients and team member commission schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.  

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