Accounts Senior

Location Bath
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35000.0
Contact name: Tom Ralph

Contact email: tom.ralph@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 5982
Published: 9 days ago
Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive Accounts Senior to join a fast-growing practice in Bath.

What you’ll be doing
  • Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies.
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts and VAT returns using various accounting software.
  • Assisting clients with bookkeeping and accounting queries.
  • Visiting clients on-site for bookkeeping and management accounts assignments.
  • Supporting client projects
  • Liaising with the tax team to ensure the timely completion of tax work.
  • Identifying risks, opportunities, and potential overruns, and then raising these with the Accounts Manager.
  • Supporting and mentoring juniors within the department.
  • Ensuring client expectations are managed and statutory deadlines are met.

What we’re looking for
  • Experience in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
  • Ideally AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified – though “qualified by experience” candidates will also be considered.
  • Good knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, and Kashflow.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence when dealing with clients.
  • A team player who can also work independently with initiative.

What’s in it for you
  • Competitive salary (£30k+ depending on experience).
  • Training package considered to support further qualifications.
  • Flexible working and part-time hours available.
  • Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a supportive team, develop their skills, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service.