Accounts Senior

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Swindon is seeking an Accounts Senior to deliver high-quality accounting and financial reporting services. You'll work with a diverse client portfolio, building strong relationships while maintaining a commitment to quality. This role offers a supportive team environment with flexible working options, a welcome payment, and a Long Term Incentive Plan. Join us to foster growth and make a positive impact in a rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

Welcome payment of £2,500

Access to Long Term Incentive Plan

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Health cash plan access

Employee health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Proactive and client-centric professional with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative team player eager to support and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management and year-end accounts along with tax computations.
• Develop strong client relationships ensuring high client care.
• Mentor junior team members and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Job description

Accounts Senior

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Swindon

Reporting To: Craig Hatherall

Description

At Monahans, part of the Sumer Group, we believe work should be rewarding, supportive, and full of opportunities to grow. We are a friendly and forward-thinking team that values curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for helping our clients thrive. We were also voted Employer of the Year 2025 in the Accounting Excellence Awards.

At Monahans, no two days are the same. You will be challenged, supported and inspired to do your best work, all while being part of a team that truly cares about your growth and the success of our clients. Alongside a market leading benefits package, you will also receive a “golden hello” payment after successfully completing your six month probation and be enrolled into our Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), further recognising your contribution and commitment to our shared success. We are also open to flexible and part time working patterns, because we believe a healthy work life balance helps everyone thrive.

About the Role

As an Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work with owner-managed businesses, sole traders, companies, and partnerships across sectors such as charities, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships while developing your expertise in accounts preparation, compliance, and best practice in financial reporting.

We are open to this role being based at any of our offices across the South West, including Swindon, Bath, Trowbridge, Cirencester, Chippenham, Bristol and Taunton.

The Role

• Prepare management and year-end accounts, as well as tax computations and supporting schedules.
• Develop strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client care and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and deliver accurate client outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Support and mentor junior team members, acting as a buddy and sharing knowledge.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to business development and identifying client opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across the team.

The Person

• A proactive, client-centric professional with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.
• Keen to build both technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• A collaborative team player who supports, mentors, and learns from others.
• Demonstrates initiative in growing internal and external networks.
• Aligned with Sumer's values and driven to make a positive impact on clients and the wider community.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered.

We offer an attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs.

• Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
• A welcome payment of £2,500 (following a successful completion of 6 months probation)
• Access to our Long Term Incentive Plan
• Commitment to continued learning & developmentOption to purchase a further 5 days holiday
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Optional access to our health cash plan (Bupa) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses
• Access to mental health support
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• A real sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team who listen to your ideas

Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme where you will get up to speed on our systems, processes, and ways of working.