Senior or Semi Senior Accountant
Our firm is looking for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to support 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) or Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12). Fully Office Based.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday – optional to finish early on Friday.
Job Overview
You will work in a client‑facing role, preparing limited company accounts, VAT returns, and management accounts while supporting junior team members. The role is ideal for someone with a positive mindset, strong attention to detail, and experience in a practice environment using Xero, Dext, and modern accounting technology.
Duties
* Prepare limited company accounts for a range of clients.
* Prepare tax returns accurately and in line with relevant requirements.
* Review work completed by junior team members.
* Prepare and complete first reviews of VAT returns.
* Prepare management accounts to support client finance functions.
* Build positive working relationships with clients and communicate effectively.
* Use modern accounting systems and digital tools to streamline work.
* Help clients gain clear insight into their finance function and business performance.
Candidate Requirements
* 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.
* 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.
Benefits
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Additional day off for your birthday.
* Christmas Eve to New Year closure without using annual leave.
* Option to alter hours to finish early on 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.
How to Apply
Submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review. Applications that meet the requirements will be forwarded to the client. By submitting your application you consent to us sharing your details with the client.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14765
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