Our Client
Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy and advisory firm in the South West, supporting owner-managed and growing businesses across the region. With the backing of a wider national group, they combine the strength, scale and specialist expertise of a larger organisation with the values, culture and relationships of a local practice.
They are known for putting people first – clients and employees – and for offering flexibility, progression and a genuinely supportive working environment.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Senior to join their Business Services team.
The Role
This is a varied, client-facing role where you’ll take responsibility for delivering high-quality accounts and advisory support to a portfolio of clients, while working closely with managers, partners and junior team members.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape your role around your experience and availability, with part-time or full-time hours available and flexibility around working patterns.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing draft year-end and management accounts with clear, structured working papers
- Completing basic corporation and personal tax computations
- Analysing and reviewing client data, identifying gaps or issues and resolving these directly with clients
- Planning and prioritising work to meet deadlines and client expectations
- Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted day-to-day contact
- Managing job budgets, chargeable time and engagement processes (including KYC and engagement letters)
- Producing schedules, correspondence and reports using Excel, Word and practice software
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members, including delegating work and providing feedback
- Feeding back to managers and partners on client or operational matters
You’ll also be encouraged to contribute more broadly to the business by:
- Getting involved in business development activity, including cross-referrals and social media
- Building your internal and external network
- Developing your technical knowledge and exploring areas of specialism
About You
- ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified, AAT Level 4, or qualified by experience
- Solid experience preparing statutory accounts (FRS102 / FRS105) and tax computations
- Confident working directly with clients and managing your own workload
- Strong Excel and Word skills; experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QBO) is beneficial
- Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
- A team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
- Interested in progressing your career, whether into management or a specialist area
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary negotiable depending on experience.
- Part-time or full-time hours – from 22 hrs per week upwards
- Hybrid and flexible working with choice of offices (see below)
- Clear career progression opportunities
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension, life assurance and private health benefits
- Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Annual pay reviews and tailored career development plans
- Friendly, inclusive culture with active social clubs and employee forums
- High-quality office environments across the South West
Office days can be worked from your choice of offices across the South West: Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Taunton, Cirencester, Trowbridge, Glastonbury, Chippenham.
Call to Action
If you’re looking for a flexible, progressive role within a people-focused accountancy firm – where your experience is valued and your career can genuinely grow – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!
*Full time equivalent – actual salary will depend on hours worked
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