Accounts Senior

HR GO Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior in Weston-super-Mare with hybrid working options. This role entails preparing financial statements, assisting with accounting tasks, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include a salary of £26K - £32K with annual reviews, flexible working, and a range of perks including life insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Flexible working options

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life insurance cover

Wellbeing and rewards programme

Flexible perks including private medical cover

Bonuses for referrals

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in practice at a senior or semi-senior level.
• Confident in accounts preparation and handling financial information.
• Professional, approachable, and able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and other reporting.
• Assist with tax and accounting tasks.
• Support and guide junior team members.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Weston-Super-Mare - Hybrid working available

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a supportive and busy accountancy team. This role is ideal for someone with practice experience who enjoys working with a variety of businesses, mentoring junior colleagues, and managing their own portfolio of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and other reporting
• Assist with tax and accounting tasks
• Support and guide junior team members
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Contribute to general accounting and compliance duties
• Participate in team projects and provide office support as needed

This list is indicative and the role may include other related responsibilities.

About You

• Previous experience in practice at a senior or semi-senior level
• AAT qualified or equivalent practical experience
• Confident in accounts preparation and handling financial information
• Professional, approachable, and able to build strong relationships
• Organised, resilient, and able to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills
• Comfortable with standard office software

Benefits

• 26K - 32K and Annual salary review
• Flexible working including hybrid options
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
• Life insurance cover at three times your salary
• Wellbeing and rewards programme, including 24/7 support via Employee Assistance
• Flexible perks such as buying/selling holiday, cycle to work, charitable giving, and private medical cover
• Bonuses for referring new team members or client introductions
• Pension scheme starting at 3%, increasing to 4%, with potential to match up to 6% after four years
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year