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Acorn Recruitment; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working including WFH one day

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Senior in Totnes for a well-established accountancy practice. The role offers hybrid working, a full-time permanent contract, and exposure to a varied client portfolio with opportunities for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) with 1+ years post-qualified experience or 3–4 years in practice, strong accounts, VAT and tax knowledge, and excellent client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years post-qualified experience or 3–4 years in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and business taxation.
• Experience using accounting software and production tools (Xero, Sage, 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

Accounts preparation

VAT

Business taxation

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

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.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

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.