Accounts Senior – Paignton

Paignton | Full-Time | Permanent | Flexitime | £32,000–£40,000 + Benefits

Keywords: Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Client Manager, Accounts Assistant Manager, Practice Accountant, ACA, ACCA, AAT, Accounts Preparation, Tax, VAT, Management Accounts, Forecasting, Accountancy Practice, Paignton, Devon

We're recruiting an experienced Accounts Senior / Client Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Paignton.

This is a varied, client-facing role suited to someone who knows their accounts, understands tax and VAT, and is confident managing their own portfolio of clients and deadlines.

You'll work closely with the wider accounts team, looking after a varied portfolio and getting involved in everything from year-end accounts and tax returns to management accounts, forecasting and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients
• Prepare and review year-end accounts
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• Deal with VAT and general accounting queries
• Prepare management accounts and financial forecasts
• Provide clients with practical accounting and business advice
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Manage your own deadlines and workflow
• Work closely with colleagues on advisory and other client assignments
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice

About You

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience
• Good knowledge of tax and VAT
• Comfortable managing your own client portfolio
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to explain financial information clearly to business owners
• Organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines independently
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Someone who enjoys working closely with clients and being part of a growing team

What's on Offer

• £32,000–£40,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Flexitime
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Exposure to accounts, tax, management accounts and advisory work
• Opportunity for the role to grow alongside the practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Location

Paignton, Devon

Commutable from Torquay, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Totnes and surrounding areas.

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