Qualified Accountant

Clark Wood; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A chartered accounting firm in Tiverton is seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant. The role provides opportunities for career progression, including the potential to advance to Partner level. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients and responsibilities include preparing accounts and tax returns, supervising junior staff, and providing client advisory services. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience in UK accountancy practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented, with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and review the work of more junior staff, providing feedback and support.
• Liaise directly with clients on accounting and tax queries.
• Assist in delivering a range of value-added advisory services.

Skills

Proficient in Sage

Proficient in Xero

Proficient in QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced and well-organised Qualified Accountant to join a friendly and professional team of chartered accountants in Tiverton.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and turnover sizes, offering variety, challenge, and clear progression opportunities — including the potential to progress to Partner level in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and review the work of more junior staff, providing feedback and support.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing guidance on day-to-day accounting and tax queries.
• Communicate with HMRC on behalf of clients as required.
• Assist in delivering a range of value-added advisory services to support client growth and success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career progression opportunities, including the potential to advance to Partner level.
• Supportive and professional working environment with exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Proficient in Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented, with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating and supporting others.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

For further details about this opportunity in Tiverton, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood: [e-mail] / 07534 842108