Accounts Senior

Location: Taunton (Office-based role)
Salary: £35,000 £38,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time considered)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Practice Accountant to join a friendly and growing accountancy practice in Taunton. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone with all-round practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients and being part of a small, collaborative team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a broad portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and taxation services while building strong client relationships.

There is genuine scope for progression within the firm for the right individual.

• Prepare year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.

• Prepare personal and business tax returns.

• Complete bookkeeping and VAT returns.

• Process client payrolls and respond to payroll queries.

• Support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing advice and support where appropriate.

• Liaise with HMRC and other third parties as required.

• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of client portfolios and support the wider practice team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.

• Strong all-round knowledge of accounts, taxation, bookkeeping and payroll.

• Experience working directly with clients and confidence managing client relationships.

• Good understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD).

• Ideally qualified to AAT level (or qualified by experience).

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently.

• Salary of £35,000 £38,000 depending on experience.

• Full-time role preferred, although part-time applicants will be considered.

• Office-based working in Taunton.

• Supportive, close-knit team environment.

• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the firm.

Next steps

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate the skills and enthusiasm required, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Jasmine Dorel on (phone number removed). or (url removed).

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.