Senior Accountant

Autograph Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders and limited companies. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or ICAEW qualified with a minimum of 2 years of practice experience. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, completing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff. Join a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression and enjoy benefits like a company pension and sick pay.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Supportive team environment

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong practice experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex year-end accounts for clients.
• Completion of personal and corporation tax returns using Sage.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

ACCA or ICAEW qualification

Experience in accountancy practice

Proficiency with Sage

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

(phone number removed); Senior Accountant Accountancy Practice

(phone number removed); Location: Bridgwater, TA6
(phone number removed); Salary: From GBP40,000 per year
(phone number removed); Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm (No weekends)
(phone number removed); Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

A well-established, full-service accountancy firm in the Bridgwater area is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. The firm supports a broad portfolio of clients, from sole traders to limited companies, across a variety of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with strong practice experience who is looking to step into a client-facing, varied, and potentially progressive role.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

• Completion of personal tax and corporation tax returns using Sage

• Maintenance of bookkeeping records and preparation of management accounts

• Reviewing quarterly VAT returns

• Advising and liaising directly with clients, including support with Making Tax Digital

• Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members

• Involvement in a variety of professional services as part of an all-round accountancy offering

• Potential to manage your own portfolio and progress toward an office management role

What We're Looking For

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified (essential)

• Minimum 2 years experience working in an accountancy practice

• Proficient with Sage and other accounting platforms

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interaction

• Ability to work independently and support junior staff

Benefits

• Salary from GBP40,000 per year

• Company pension

• Sick pay

• Free on-site parking

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• Career progression potential