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Accounts Senior

Bargoed Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
The Accounts Senior will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse client portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering top tier financial and advisory services. Based in Bargoed, South Wales, this position offers a compelling opportunity to advance your career within a progressive and growth-oriented professional services environment.
  • Join an expanding practice offering full portfolio ownership and client impact
  • Drive growth in a dynamic firm while accelerating your leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a growing independent accountancy practice focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with clear, practical financial guidance. The firm offers a hands on, collaborative environment where professionals are trusted to take ownership, contribute to the direction of the business, and deliver work that has a direct and visible impact on clients..

Job Description

Key Duties:

  • Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Manage a portfolio of clients, providing tailored accounting and financial advice.
  • Oversee bookkeeping and VAT return processes for clients.
  • Assist with tax computations and submissions to HMRC.
  • Provide support for audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
  • Supervise junior team members and provide guidance on technical matters.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance client service and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong foundation developed within a UK practice environment
  • Proven experience delivering high-quality accounts preparation and tax compliance across a varied client base
  • Comfortable working with more complex structures, including multi-entity and group arrangements
  • Confident in a client-facing capacity, with the ability to build credible and lasting relationships
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing deadlines effectively
  • Capable of working with pace and accuracy in a dynamic, delivery-focused environment
  • Professional communicator with a clear, concise, and client facing practice
  • Proactive and commercially aware, with the confidence to contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement
  • Collaborative in approach, contributing positively to a high-performing team culture



Desirable Experience:

  • Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development
  • Confident reviewing work prepared by others and providing constructive, technical feedback
  • Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar systems
  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify client needs and opportunities to add value
  • An interest in shaping processes, improving systems, and contributing to the ongoing development of the practice



What's on Offer

Key Work & Financial Details:

  • Competitive salary in the region of £35,000-£40,000
  • Performance-related bonus or commission structure
  • 35-hour working week supporting a strong work-life balance
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional development and training support
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Clear opportunities for progression within a growing practice
  • Ability to contribute meaningfully to the direction and growth of the business



If you are an experienced Accounts Senior looking for a permanent position in South Wales within the professional services industry, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.Your application is warmly welcomed by our expert team of experienced recruitment consultants.

Contact
Sally Mason
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969735
Phone number
+441179065158

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Other
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Bargoed
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sally Mason
Consultant phone
+441179065158
Job reference
JN-032026-6969735