Accountant

Simply Jobsworth; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension

25 days leave

Healthcare plan

Death in service

Income protection

Employee rewards

Training & development

Study support

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth in Ludlow is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established practice. You’ll work with owner-managed businesses, prepare year-end accounts and tax computations, and liaise with clients and HMRC.

The role offers varied work, professional development, and a supportive team. Ideal candidates are AAT or ACA/ACCA qualified (or part-qualified) with accounting practice experience and proficiency in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice handling year-end accounts and client liaison.
• Proficient with cloud accounting packages (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks).
• Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience in practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for owner-managed businesses.
• Prepare business tax computations.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC as needed.
• Visit client premises when required.
• Manage workloads to meet client deadlines.
• Support the wider team and contribute to growth of the practice.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Newly qualified ACA/ACCA

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Ludlow
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

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.

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

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is confident managing accounts preparation and communicating directly with clients.

You may be:

• AAT qualified
• ACA/ACCA part-qualified
• Newly qualified
• ACA/ACCA qualified

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

What's On Offer?

• 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.