via reed · 28 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Accountant / Semi Senior or Senior

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Saltash Full-time GBP 26,000 – 35,000
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Senior or Semi Senior Accountant

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice, supporting clients with statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts.

SALARY: £26,000 to £35,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Saltash, Cornwall (PL12), it is also possible to be based in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) – Fully Office Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - with the option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2.00pm on a Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice supporting a varied client portfolio with accounts preparation, tax compliance and financial reporting.

As the Senior or Semi Senior Accountant you will work in a client-facing role, preparing limited company accounts, VAT returns and management accounts while supporting junior team members.

The Senior or Semi Senior Accountant will suit someone with a positive mindset, strong attention to detail and experience in a practice environment, with knowledge of Xero, Dext, bookkeeping and modern accounting technology beneficial.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Senior or Semi Senior Accountant include:

  • Limited Company Accounts: prepare accounts for a range of clients

  • Tax Returns: prepare tax returns accurately and in line with relevant requirements

  • Junior Team Support: review work completed by more junior team members

  • VAT Returns: prepare and complete first reviews of VAT returns

  • Management Accounts: prepare management accounts to support client finance functions

  • Client Communication: build positive working relationships with clients and communicate effectively

  • Accounting Technology: use modern accounting systems and digital tools to streamline work

  • Finance Support: help clients gain clear insight into their finance function and business performance

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
  • Previous experience working in an accountancy practice environment

  • Experience preparing limited company accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and management accounts

  • Achieved AAT Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience

  • Strong attention to detail with good self-organisation and multitasking skills

  • A positive, proactive and curious approach to learning and development

  • Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective client relationships

  • Willingness to support the learning and development of colleagues

  • Comfortable working with new technology and digital accounting systems

  • Experience using Xero and Dext would be beneficial

BENEFITS
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Additional day off for your birthday even if it falls on the weekend

  • Christmas Eve to New Year closure without using annual leave entitlement

  • Option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2pm on a Friday

  • Private health plan

  • 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP

  • Cash back for dental, opticians, prescriptions, physio and a health checkup once a year

  • Unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Flexitime

  • Free parking

  • Referral programme

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14765

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