Accountant

Vested Talent; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Up to 25 days annual leave + Bank HOLs

Healthcare cash plan

3x salary death in service cover

Income protection for long-term illnes

Employee reward platform

Ongoing professional development

In-house and external training

Study support for professional quals

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

Vested Talent is seeking a Senior Accountant for a well-established practice in Ludlow. You will own a varied client portfolio, working with owner-managed businesses, building strong client relationships and delivering end-to-end accounting services.

You’ll join a supportive team with a salary of £30,000–£40,000 and a working pattern of Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm. Benefits include pension, healthcare, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates with AAT, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, newly qualified or fully qualified; accountancy practice experience.
• Experience with year-end accounts and tax computations.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting packages (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, including incomplete records where needed.
• Prepare business tax computations and liaise with HMRC and clients.
• Visit client premises and manage workloads to meet deadlines.

Skills

Client liaison

Time management

Cloud accounting

Tax computations

Year-end accounts

HMRC liaison

Education

AAT qualification

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a varied, client-facing role where you can take ownership of your work and continue developing your career?

We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ludlow who are looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of a Senior Accountant.

Working predominantly with owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors, you'll enjoy plenty of variety and exposure, managing work from start to finish and building strong relationships with clients.

Whether you're AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, newly qualified or already qualified, we'd be keen to hear from you if you have relevant accountancy practice experience.

Applications are welcomed from candidates at different stages of their career, with salary dependent upon experience and qualification level.

The Role

You'll work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients. Your duties will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts, including accounts from incomplete records
• Preparing business tax computations
• Working across cloud accounting packages including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Corresponding with HMRC and other relevant agencies
• Visiting client premises where required
• Managing workloads effectively to ensure client deadlines are consistently met
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the continued growth of the practice

What's On Offer?

Alongside a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and a working pattern of Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Up to 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• 3x salary death in service cover
• Income protection for long-term illness
• Employee reward platform
• Ongoing professional development
• In-house and external training
• Study support for those completing professional qualifications
• Company events
• Casual dress

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, established and growing practice where you'll gain genuine exposure to clients, varied work and senior members of the firm, with plenty of scope to continue progressing your career.