Accounts Senior

Curo Resourcing Ltd.; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Totnes is seeking an Accounts Senior with AAT Level 4 qualification and experience in accounts preparation. You will work in a supportive, hybrid environment, managing client portfolios and providing training to junior staff. Benefits include flexible hours, professional subscription, and fully funded training qualifications.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Extra day off for Xmas

Flexi Hours

Medicash Plan

Online discounts

Training bonuses

Parking permit salary sacrifice

Dress down Fridays

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of AAT Level 4 qualification required.
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience or 3–4 years in practice.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for various business types.
• Calculate tax liabilities and provide client advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Spreadsheet skills

Supervisory skills

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CCH

Job description

Location: Totnes, Devon – Hybrid (3 dpw on-site)
Salary: Competitive DOE
Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Extra day off for Xmas, 0.5 days extra holiday per year, Flexi Hours (around core 9.30am – 4pm hours), Medicash Plan, Online discounts, 24 hour employee helpline, Professional subscription, Fully funded training qualifications, Training bonuses for AAT, ACA & ACCA Students, Parking permit salary sacrifice, Referral bonus, Dress down Fridays, and Wellbeing.
Start: ASAP

The Client –
A supportive and collaborative accountancy practice that values its people and their development. With a focus on continuous learning, professional progression, and employee wellbeing, the firm provides a varied client base and a modern, flexible hybrid working environment.

The Candidate –
You will be minimum of AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of recent post-qualification experience or 3–4 years of practice experience. You should be confident preparing and reviewing accounts, VAT, and tax returns across a range of business types. The ideal candidate will also enjoy supporting and developing junior team members and be confident working directly with clients.

The Role –
Based in Totnes, this is a hybrid Accounts Senior role supporting a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and reviewing accounts, preparing tax and VAT returns, managing correspondence, and offering support and training to junior colleagues.

Responsibilities –

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Send final accounts to clients.
• Set budgets independently and assist with accounts completion.
• Prepare and review personal and corporation tax returns.
• Calculate income and corporation tax liabilities and advise clients.
• Handle forecasting and manage everyday client correspondence.
• Manage tax enquiry work as it arises.
• Prepare management and financial accounts.
• Perform capital gains calculations for individuals.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Visit clients on-site and provide accurate advice and support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior staff.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Essential Requirements –

• Minimum of AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience or 3–4 years in practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation, corporate/business tax, and ideally personal tax.
• Strong IT and spreadsheet skills.
• Proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and CCH.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working towards ACCA/ACA/CTA.
• Experience in tax enquiry handling.
• Experience with capital gains tax calculations.

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Curo Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.