Qualified Accounts Senior

Autograph Recruitment; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in South Wales is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to manage a varied client portfolio. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model after onboarding. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts and tax returns, mentoring junior staff, and improving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience, be ACCA/ACA qualified, and be confident using accounting software like Sage and Xero. Apply now or contact us for more details.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Pension scheme

Guaranteed time off over the Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client accounts and providing proactive advice.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, ensuring excellent service and compliance.
• Willingness to support and mentor junior staff while driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and clients.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Identify and implement improvements in systems and processes.

Skills

Minimum 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and dependable

Experience mentoring junior team members

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: £42,000 £47,000 (DOE)
Location: Bridgend

About the role:

At Autograph Recruitment, we are delighted to be partnering with a well‑established and growing South Wales accountancy practice in Bridgend. As the firm enters an exciting phase of growth and transformation, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to play a key role in supporting clients, mentoring junior staff, and working closely with senior leadership. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, delivering high‑quality work, and contributing to the continuous improvement of a close‑knit, professional team.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses and clients
• Preparing and reviewing year‑end accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns
• Providing accurate, timely, and proactive advice to clients
• Responding to client queries across bookkeeping, tax, and accounting software
• Supporting and mentoring a junior team member to aid their development
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards (AML, QA, etc.)
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiencies across the practice

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• Confident using Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Comfortable in a client‑facing role with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, dependable, and motivated to take ownership of their work
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What s on Offer:

• Highly competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Guaranteed time off over the Christmas closure
• Hybrid working available after initial onboarding period

Next Steps:

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively contact Clarissa Hough on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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