Senior / Semi-Senior Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Exeter is seeking a Senior or Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team. This role involves managing client relationships and overseeing junior team members while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering excellent client service. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified in AAT, ACA, or ACCA with strong knowledge of UK regulations. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Study support for professional qualifications

Agile working options

Personal Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
• Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior accountants.

Skills

UK accounting standards knowledge

Client communication

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Education

Qualified or part-qualified: AAT, ACA, ACCA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence." Jessica Guidobono.

Sheridan Maine is excited to partner with a growing accountancy practice in Exeter that is looking for a Senior or Semi-Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to work with a varied portfolio of clients and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while supporting the development of a friendly and professional team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with an extra day for your birthday.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions and death-in-service cover.
• Study support for professional qualifications (AAT/ACA/ACCA) and ongoing professional development.
• Agile working options to support work-life balance.
• Personal Health Cash Plan to contribute towards routine healthcare costs.
• Friendly, collaborative team culture that values knowledge-sharing and contribution.

The Role

As a Senior or Semi-Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting your clients with a full range of accounting, compliance, and advisory services. You'll manage client relationships, oversee junior team members, and ensure all work is delivered accurately and on time.

Your responsibilities as a Senior or Semi-Senior Accountant will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, and bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and tax regulations.
• Acting as a trusted adviser, handling client queries and providing guidance on accounting and business matters.
• Assisting clients with accounting software including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior accountants and trainees.
• Maintaining high standards of quality control and compliance across all deliverables.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance client service and internal processes.

To be considered for this Senior / Semi-Senior Accountant position, you should have/be:

• Qualified or part-qualified: AAT, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Proficient in accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks); experience with CCH is a plus.
• Confident in client communication, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant to take the next step in their career with a practice that supports growth, development, and long-term success.

If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.