Accounts Senior

Brook Street; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

CPD support

Free parking

Private medical insurance

Friendly team culture

Progression to Client Manager

Job summary

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with 3 years PQE, experienced with SMEs, and proficient in Xero. Competitive benefits include 28 days holiday pro rata, CPD support, free parking, private medical insurance, and strong team culture.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified.
• Minimum 3 years PQE in practice (or QBE at Accounts Senior level).
• Experience with SMEs / owner‑managed businesses.
• Proficient in Xero and cloud‑based systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies.
• Producing corporation tax and self‑assessment returns.
• Reviewing work from junior team members.
• Acting as main point of contact for clients.
• Spotting tax planning and advisory opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Supporting workflow improvements and cloud‑based systems.
• Contributing to a collaborative, team‑focused environment.

Skills

Client interaction

Ownership of work

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

ACA or ACCA fully qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Brook Street is delighted to be supporting a growing, modern accountancy practice in North Cardiff as they expand their team. Due to sustained growth and a rising portfolio of SME clients, they are seeking a fully qualified ACA/ACCA Accounts Senior to join on a part‑time, permanent basis (22.5 hours / 3 days per week).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, ownership of work, and progression — with a clear pathway towards a Client Manager position.

What’s on Offer

• 28 days holiday + birthday off (pro rata)
• CPD support (training + professional subscriptions)
• Free parking + short walk
• Option for private medical insurance
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Genuine progression to Client Manager within 12–18 months

The Role

You’ll play a key part in supporting a busy director and helping the practice continue its growth trajectory. The position starts office‑based, with hybrid flexibility available once settled.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies
• Producing corporation tax and self‑assessment returns
• Reviewing work from junior team members
• Acting as a main point of contact for clients
• Spotting tax planning and advisory opportunities
• Ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• Supporting workflow improvements and promoting cloud‑based systems
• Contributing to a collaborative, team‑focused environment

About You

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified
• Minimum 3 years PQE in practice (or QBE at Accounts Senior level)
• Strong experience with SMEs / owner‑managed businesses
• Excellent attention to detail and review capability
• Confident communicator who enjoys client‑facing work
• Proficient in Xero (experience with practice management systems beneficial)
• No audit experience required

Why This Role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a practice where your expertise genuinely shapes the service delivered. With new clients onboarding and the director’s workload increasing, the successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership, build relationships, and grow with the business.