Role: Accounts Senior

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £30-35k

 

Overview:

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of financial statements, managing client accounts, and providing insightful advice to a diverse range of businesses. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, with opportunities to develop your technical and managerial skills as you go.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients (corporates, sole traders, partnerships)

  • Review and preparation of tax returns and VAT returns during busy periods

  • Managing client relationships, providing advice and support on accounting and financial matters

  • Supervision and development of junior staff

  • Preparation of management accounts and budgeting

  • Liaising with HMRC and handling compliance matters

  • Contributing to client meetings and offering strategic advice

 

Skills and Experience:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in practice or in an accounting role

  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, and tax compliance

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills

  • Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Flexible working options (Hybrid)

  • Clear career progression and opportunities for professional development

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

  • Regular social events and team-building activities

 

 

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

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Job Summary
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Experience: 2 to 3 year(s)
  • Job Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: 30,000 - 35,000
  • Posted: Jan 6, 2025

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