Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you a Semi Senior Accountant with some experience of working in the agriculture sector looking for the next step in your career, or are you an established Senior Accountant wanting to join a growing accountancy firm that really takes pride in nurturing its workforce and feel like supporting rural and farming focused clients sounds like fun?

If you’re self-motivated and looking to work for a leading accountancy practice that always strives to deliver excellence, this Senior Accountant job in Taunton could be for you.

You’ll be ACCA, ACA or CA qualified or a finalist, or you might be qualified by demonstrable accountancy practice experience.

You’ll need a good knowledge of accounting software and will be detail focused, as well as being a strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients.

This Senior Accountant job in Taunton will suit someone who is self-motivated and eager to be a key part of the firm.

Job Purpose

• Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for a portfolio of agricultural clients.
• Preparation of tax returns and assessments for a range of organisational structures.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Manage workflow and ensure client work is completed and delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with HMRC on client matters.
• Confidently liaise with clients, attending meetings and helping with queries.
• Support with general accountancy services and business advice.
• Manage a portfolio of agricultural clients.
• Provide training and development for junior staff.
• Work closely with senior team members.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required.

About this firm

This Senior Accountant job in Taunton is on offer with one of the most highly regarded employers in the South West of England.

This firm seeks to employ accountants who can offer the combination of technical skill, first class communication and a creative approach that means that each client is given a bespoke level of service tailored to their exact business needs.

Benefit from:

• £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Full time, professional role
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working.
• An integral role within a forward-thinking team
• Company Pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Corporate and social reponsibility

Job Requirements

• ACCA, ACA or CA qualified or working towards it with previous accountancy practice experience or QBE.
• Strong knowledge across accountancy services.
• Experience in agriculture is desirable but not essential.
• A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
• Audit experience is desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
• Able to bring out the best in others and review work.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Taunton and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.