Senior/ Semi-senior Accountant

Streets LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Exeter is seeking a Senior/Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about client service, delivering high-quality accounting services while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The firm offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Holiday allowance of 20 days plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA

Agile working arrangements

NHS top-up personal health cash plan

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients and handle day-to-day queries.
• Supervise and mentor junior accountants and trainees.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior/Semi-Senior Accountant to join our team in Exeter. This position is ideal for someone who is both technically strong and passionate about client service. You will deliver accounting services, ensuring compliance and high-quality outputs. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and compliance: Prepare and review financial statements, annual accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT, and periodic management reports for your clients. Ensure accuracy in all deliverables and compliance with relevant accounting standards and UK tax regulations. You will also make sure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Client relationship management: Serve as a trusted adviser for clients, handling day-to-day queries and proactively addressing their accounting and business needs. You will assist clients with their accounting software, including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, ensuring client satisfaction is kept at the forefront.
• Team training and mentoring: Supervise and mentor junior accountants and trainees. You will review their work, provide guidance and training, and foster their professional development.
• Quality control and compliance: Take responsibility for the quality of work produced, implementing review processes to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and the latest tax legislation. You will stay up to date with any changes in accounting standards or tax law and ensure the firm’s services adapt accordingly.

• Continuous improvement: Work with your team to identify opportunities to improve internal processes or enhance the client service experience.

About You

The ideal candidate is a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and people skills. Key qualifications and attributes we are looking for include:

• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified: This is an essential requirement, ensuring you have a solid technical foundation in accounting standards.
• Practice experience: You have previous experience in accounts preparation work, including knowledge of accounting principles and practices. You have experience in basic tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP and/or IFRS) and a good understanding of tax compliance. You stay current with regulatory changes and can ensure compliance in all client work.
• Accounting software: You have experience of using accounting software including Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks.
• IT skills: Intermediate knowledge of Excel spreadsheet development is key to this role. Experience of using CCH is a plus.
• Client-focused communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You are confident in liaising with clients and explaining complex financial information in clear terms.
• Analytical and organised: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. You are well organised, able to manage deadlines and priorities, and you take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:

• Salary: Salary of £28,000-£40,000 dependent on qualifications and experience, plus annual bonus.
• Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25, with an additional day for your birthday. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to take your holidays.
• Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind.
• Professional Development: Study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA, plus continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth.
• Agile Working: We offer agile working and the possibility of some remote working arrangements to suit your circumstances (after probation), recognising the benefits of a healthy work-life integration.
• Personal Health Cash Plan: We offer an NHS top-up personal health cash plan to contribute towards the cost of routine healthcare.
• Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued.

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