Accounts Senior

Autograph Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Career progression

Supportive office environment

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is assisting an established Exeter accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Senior. You will join a friendly, office-based team and manage a varied portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping for clients across sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years' experience, be part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/AAT) and actively studying, with strong client communication and attention to detail. Study support and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Be part-qualified and actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or AAT.
• Experience preparing accounts and VAT returns.
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and ideally CCH.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparing management accounts where required.
• Completing bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Supporting senior team members with year-end accounts preparation.
• Managing day-to-day client queries and building strong professional relationships.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide routine accounting support.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT study

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

CCH

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Exeter
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: £27,000 £32,000 DOE + Study Support

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Exeter is looking to recruit an Accounts Senior to join its friendly and collaborative team.

This opportunity would suit someone with a few years' experience within an accountancy practice who is part-qualified and actively studying (ACA/ACCA/AAT), looking to continue developing their technical skills and progress their career within a supportive environment.

The firm prides itself on its positive office culture and is looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit, office-based team.

The Role

Working alongside experienced accountants and managers, you will be responsible for supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries, preparing accounts, maintaining client relationships, and assisting with day-to-day compliance work.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within practice, with clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparing management accounts where required.
• Completing bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Supporting senior team members with year-end accounts preparation.
• Managing day-to-day client queries and building strong professional relationships.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide routine accounting support.
• Working to deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of two to three years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Be part-qualified and actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or AAT.
• Experience preparing accounts and VAT returns.
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and ideally CCH.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients and building professional relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and genuine ambition to progress within an accountancy practice.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £27,000 £32,000, depending on experience.
• Ongoing study support.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative office environment.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Long-term career development within a growing accountancy practice.

If you're looking to take the next step in your accountancy career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.