Accounts Senior

Overview

In this Accounts Senior role, you’ll manage a diverse client portfolio within a well-established Newport practice. You will lead and contribute to audits, prepare financial statements for various entities, and oversee a small team to ensure quality and timely delivery. The position blends technical accounting with people management, offering growth as the firm expands. You’ll build strong client relationships and help improve internal processes, all within a forward-thinking, collaborative culture. This is a tuning-point opportunity to shape audit quality and mentorship across a growing team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Hybrid working (2 days from home after probation)
• Career progression opportunities within a growing firm

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Lead and support audits from planning through completion
• Manage and review the work of a team of ~5 staff with mentorship
• Ensure accuracy and deadlines align with compliance standards
• Prepare and review tax returns
• Foster strong client relationships as a primary contact
• Assist in improving internal processes and team efficiency

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an accountancy practice in a similar role
• Audit experience essential
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and tax regulations
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero
• Strong organisational skills with multiple deadlines
• ACCA / ACA Qualified

• Client relationship management
• People leadership and mentoring
• Organisational skills
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• Xero

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