Senior Accountant

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a leading South West Accountancy Practice in Exeter. You will manage your own client portfolio, deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, and mentor colleagues while supporting growth of a specialist division.

AC A or ACCA qualification and strong accounts, tax and advisory knowledge are essential. You will collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and client development in a

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work.
• Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Skills

Accounts prep

Statutory accounts

Tax compliance

Client advisory

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Our client, a leading and highly regarded South West Accountancy Practice, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive firm. Working closely with senior leadership, you will manage your own client portfolio, provide high-quality accounting and advisory services, and play a key role in mentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of a specialist client division.

This position offers excellent long-term career prospects, genuine opportunities for progression, and the chance to further develop your technical, commercial, and leadership skills within a collaborative environment.

The responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work
• Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business
• Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice

The candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services
• Previous experience managing a client portfolio independently
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about developing your career