Qualified Accounts Senior

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Wales seeks an experienced Accounts Senior to support a growing accountancy practice in Bridgend. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, mentoring junior staff, and preparing year-end accounts and tax returns. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, be ACCA/ACA qualified, and possess strong communication skills. A highly competitive salary and hybrid working options after onboarding are part of the offering.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Pension scheme

Guaranteed time off over Christmas

Hybrid working after onboarding

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships successfully.
• Experience in preparing year-end accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of businesses and clients.
• Preparing year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Managing a varied portfolio

Providing proactive advice

Client-facing role

Mentoring junior staff

Experience with Sage

Experience with Xero

Experience with QuickBooks

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified

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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