Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior Location: Exeter Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time Salary: £27,000–£32,000 DOE + Study Support A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Exeter is looking to recruit an Accounts Senior to join its friendly and collaborative team. This opportunity would suit someone with a few years' experience within an accountancy practice who is part-qualified and actively studying (ACA/ACCA/AAT), looking to continue developing their technical skills and progress their career within a supportive environment. The firm prides itself on its positive office culture and is looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit, office-based team. The Role Working alongside experienced accountants and managers, you will be responsible for supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries, preparing accounts, maintaining client relationships, and assisting with day-to-day compliance work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within practice, with clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development. Key Responsibilities • Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. • Preparing management accounts where required. • Completing bookkeeping and bank reconciliations. • Preparing and submitting VAT returns. • Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance. • Supporting senior team members with year-end accounts preparation. • Managing day-to-day client queries and building strong professional relationships. • Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide routine accounting support. • Working to deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. About You The ideal candidate will have: • A minimum of two to three years' experience within an accountancy practice. • Be part-qualified and actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or AAT. • Experience preparing accounts and VAT returns. • Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and ideally CCH. • Confidence communicating directly with clients and building professional relationships. • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. • A positive attitude and genuine ambition to progress within an accountancy practice. What's on Offer • Salary of £27,000–£32,000, depending on experience. • Ongoing study support. • Clear opportunities for career progression. • Supportive and collaborative office environment. • Exposure to a varied client portfolio. • Long-term career development within a growing accountancy practice. If you're looking to take the next step in your accountancy career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Contact Jasmine at Autograph Recruitment for more information or to apply.