Accounts Senior with ref. WL-18750

Accounts Senior
Location: Bridgend (hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Reporting to: Senior Manager / Partner – Accounts & Tax Services
Firm: Leading firm of chartered accountants servicing SMEs and owner-managed businesses

As an Accounts Senior you will join the Accounts & Tax team and take ownership of a portfolio of clients, handling compliance work (accounts, tax returns) and working alongside the team on advisory/forward-looking work.
The role offers a varied workload across limited companies, partnerships, and sole-traders, with opportunities to develop technically and work in a flexible/hybrid way.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders under UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Review work of more junior team members (assistants/semi-seniors) to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Prepare corporation tax computations & CT600 filings; assist with personal tax returns (SA100) where required.
• Liaise with clients: gather information, understand their business, discuss draft accounts, and respond to queries.
• Participate in planning and budget discussions for assigned clients.
• Support the Partner/Senior Manager with technical queries and research, liaising with external auditors or tax advisors where needed.
• Contribute to process improvement, ensuring efficient workflows and use of accounting software.
• Work in a hybrid structure: regular days in the Bridgend office to collaborate with the team and meet clients, combined with remote working days for focused tasks.

Candidate Requirements
• ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified (or equivalent experience) within practice environment.
• Proven experience in a public practice accounting firm working with accounts and tax (minimum ~3-5 years desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and corporate tax compliance.
• Proficiency in preparing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Good communication skills – able to liaise with clients and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to review others’ work, maintain quality, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and able to self-manage remote working days.
• Proficient with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

What’s on Offer
• Up to £35,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangement (a mix of office and remote days)
• Opportunity to work for a well-regarded accountants’ firm with a strong client base of owner managed businesses
• Supportive team environment, with potential for growth and further technical development
• Access to training / CPD support and mentoring
• Standard benefits (pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, etc)

For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – will@clark-wood.co.uk / 07920557121

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