Accounts Senior

Acorn by Synergie; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home working one day a week

Funded professional qualifications

Annual leave entitlement

Medicash healthcare plan

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in Totnes is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a varied client portfolio, prepare and review accounts, and assist with tax compliance while supporting junior colleagues.

This full-time, hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a clear path for career progression within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent practical experience.
• Post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and business taxation.
• Experience with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Produce and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Prepare management accounts and provide tax advice to clients.
• Manage a varied client portfolio and respond to day-to-day client queries.
• Support, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Assist with workflow planning, budgeting and client software support.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Accounts production software

Job description

Accounts Senior | Senior Practice Accountant | Senior Accountant | Client Manager | Practice Accounts Senior

Totnes | Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice for an Accounts Senior to join their team in Totnes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to manage a varied portfolio of clients, support junior colleagues, and play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. You'll join a friendly, collaborative team that offers genuine career progression, ongoing professional development, and flexible working.

Key Duties

• Prepare and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Produce and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Prepare management accounts and provide tax advice to clients.
• Manage a varied client portfolio and respond to day-to-day client queries.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Assist with workflow planning, budgeting, and client software support.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified through equivalent practical experience.
• At least one year's post-qualified experience or three to four years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT, and business taxation.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and accounts production software.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working, including one day per week working from home.
• Funded professional qualifications and annual professional subscriptions.
• Generous annual leave with additional entitlement based on length of service.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellbeing support.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.