Accounts Senior – Exeter

Accounts Senior - Exeter

Ref: 525Wednesday 26 August 2026

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Accounts Senior – Exeter

Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Keywords: Accounts Senior, Accounts Assistant, Practice Accountant, Accountant, Accountancy Practice, Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Tax Returns, Corporation Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, ACA, ACCA, AAT, Exeter

We're recruiting an Accounts Senior to join a leading accountancy practice in Exeter. This is a varied accounts and business advisory role, working with a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.

The role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Senior or Practice Accountant looking for greater responsibility, client exposure and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio
  • Prepare management accounts, forecasts and projections
  • Prepare personal and corporation tax computations
  • Prepare VAT returns
  • Complete bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Analyse financial information and provide commercial insight
  • Manage jobs against budgets and deadlines
  • Liaise directly with clients and internal teams
  • Identify technical issues and provide practical solutions
  • Supervise, support and mentor junior team members

About You

  • AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or studying
  • Previous accountancy practice experience
  • Strong accounts preparation experience
  • Good knowledge of UK accounts, tax and VAT
  • Experience using accounting and tax software
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Proactive, professional and commercially aware
  • Confident working independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

  • Full-time or part-time working options
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Varied SME and individual client portfolio
  • Accounts, tax, VAT and advisory exposure
  • Opportunity to supervise and develop junior staff
  • Professional training and development
  • Clear career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Location

Exeter, Devon, commutable from Exmouth, Crediton, Newton Abbot, Honiton, Tiverton, Dawlish and surrounding areas.

Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on 07817 796391 or jack@oscar-wood.co.uk.

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