Accounts Senior

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Training & development

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited is assisting an accountancy practice in Salisbury to recruit an Accounts Senior. This hands-on role covers accounts preparation, client interaction and tax support within a friendly, collaborative team.

You will manage a portfolio, prepare finalised accounts, handle queries, and use Xero. Office-based with flexible start/finish times and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounts preparation within practice.
• Confident dealing with clients directly.
• Broad, all-round experience across accounts and tax.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts from basic bookkeeping through to finalised accounts.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Handling day-to-day client queries and phone calls.
• Supporting with tax queries and basic tax compliance work.
• Using accounting software (e.g. Xero) for bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client interaction

Tax support

Proactive & organised

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Salisbury

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a busy and supportive accountancy practice in Salisbury. This is a varied, hands-on role covering accounts preparation, client interaction, and tax support within a friendly and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts from basic bookkeeping through to finalised accounts
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Handling day-to-day client queries and phone calls
• Supporting with tax queries and basic tax compliance work
• Using accounting software (e.g. Xero) for bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

About You

• Strong experience in accounts preparation within practice
• Confident dealing with clients directly
• Broad, all-round experience across accounts and tax
• Experience using Xero (or similar accounting software)
• A proactive and organised approach
• Ideally part-qualified or qualified (AAT/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience

Working Style

• Office-based role in central Salisbury
• Flexible start and finish times available
• Supportive environment with ongoing training offered
• Opportunity to develop technically and progress within the firm

Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Study support available (if applicable)
• Training and development encouraged
• Long-term progression opportunities within the practice

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