Accounts Senior

Clark Wood Limited; Axminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive team environment

Own client relationships

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is seeking an Accounts Senior in Axminster to join a well-established accountancy practice. The role focuses on ownership of a varied client portfolio, handling accounts preparation, tax compliance and client management.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications or experience, with strong knowledge of accounts and tax. You will manage client relationships, support junior staff, and contribute to delivering quality service within deadlines.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied client base.
• Good knowledge of accounts and tax compliance.
• Confident managing client relationships and working independently.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior colleagues would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Dealing with client queries and providing general accounting support.
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

• Location

  Axminster

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services , Accounts

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £40000 - £43000 per annum

• Contact:

  Will Langdon

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-12-25

• Startdate:

  2026-11-13

• Consultant:

  Will Langdon

Accounts Senior

Axminster | £40,000 - £43,000

Clark Wood are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Axminster.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, working with a broad range of businesses and individuals.

The role will involve accounts preparation, tax compliance and general client management, with the opportunity to build strong relationships and play an important part within the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for limited companies
• Accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Dealing with client queries and providing general accounting support
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• ACA / ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied client base
• Good knowledge of accounts and tax compliance
• Confident managing client relationships and working independently
• Experience reviewing the work of junior colleagues would be advantageous

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £43,000
• Full-time position
• Varied portfolio of clients
• Opportunity to take ownership of client relationships
• Supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunity for career development

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