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Senior AccountantTaunton, Somerset£50,000 - £60,000 per annum \n Our client, a leading and highly regarded South West Accountancy Practice, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. \n This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive firm. Working closely with senior leadership, you will manage your own client portfolio, provide high-quality accounting and advisory services, and play a key role in mentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of a specialist client division. \n This position offers excellent long-term career prospects, genuine opportunities for progression, and the chance to further develop your technical, commercial, and leadership skills within a collaborative environment. \n The responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services\n, • Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work\n, • Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts\n, • Support the development and mentoring of junior team members\n, • Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business\n, • Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives\n, • Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice\n\n The candidate: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience\n, • Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services\n, • Previous experience managing a client portfolio independently\n, • Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills\n, • Proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about developing your career\n\n If you would like to know more about this Senior Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. \n Ref: 15342

Audit Senior – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Audit Senior, Senior Auditor, External Audit, Audit Manager, ACA, ACCA, AAT, Audit, Accountancy Practice, SME, Taunton, Somerset \n We're recruiting an experienced Audit Senior to join a growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their audit career. You'll take responsibility for audit assignments, work directly with clients and support the development of junior team members. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Plan and lead audit fieldwork across a varied portfolio of clients\n, • Take responsibility for audit assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Prepare and review audit working papers and financial information\n, • Identify audit risks and ensure appropriate procedures are completed\n, • Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries\n, • Review and supervise the work of junior team members\n, • Coach and support trainees, helping develop their technical skills\n, • Work closely with Managers and Partners on more complex assignments\n, • Ensure audits are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines\n, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and auditing standards\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified\n, • Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles\n, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills\n, • Confident communicating with clients and colleagues\n, • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff\n, • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines\n, • Commercially aware with a proactive approach\n, • Ambitious to progress your career within practice\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Varied client portfolio\n, • Increased responsibility and client exposure\n, • Coaching and mentoring opportunities\n, • Ongoing professional training and support\n, • Clear progression towards Audit Manager\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

A growing Taunton based firm of chartered accountants has a requirement for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their successful tax team as a key addition. You will manage the delivery of wide ranging, complex compliance and planning projects to varied clients and play a key role in the further growth and development of their tax department, with excellent career progression on offer. \n Client Details \n Based in Taunton this leading regional firm of chartered accountants is undergoing continued growth and planning for the ongoing future success and growth of its business. Due to new organic client growth there is a clear need to invest and further develop their corporate tax team to take full advantage of the firms ongoing success. A mix of remote/home working to office involvement is on offer with flexible hours, parking and competitive benefits. With the growth of the business there are excellent career development prospect on offer for the right corporate tax professionals looking to further their careers within one of the regions leading firms. \n Description \n Joining as Corporate Tax Senior Manager based in the firms Taunton offices you will manage a wide ranging client portfolio delivering complex compliance and tax planning to limited companies, SMEs, OMBs and larger groups, corporates and international clients. You will manage the wider team and play a key role in helping in their development, reviewing work and supporting the team with their ongoing development. You will take on the responsibility for a portfolio of clients and look to lead on the delivery of planning and tax advisory work, which may include capital allowances, international tax queries and wide range of other project work such as group relief, R and D, due diligence and other tax planning. Alongside this will look to further grow the tax department working with partners with a clear progression path on offer within this leading firm. \n Profile \n You will be any of ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified or holding similar qualifications, with a career background within corporate tax compliance and planning. Your experience will have most likely have been developed within any of Top 4, Top 10 or Top 50 firm environment, or independent accounting firm of any size. You will have developed to around the Corporate Tax Senior Manager levels and you will be looking for a role and environment where you can develop and progress with a clear route on offer to achieve your career goals within a leading accountancy practice. \n Job Offer \n Circa £60000 - £75,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

Audit Manager – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Audit Manager, External Audit Manager, Audit Senior Manager, ACA, ACCA, Audit, Accountancy Practice, Client Management, Audit Leadership, Taunton, Somerset \n We're recruiting an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong audit experience to take ownership of a varied portfolio, lead complex assignments and develop key client relationships. You'll also play a central role in mentoring the wider audit team and supporting the continued growth of the practice. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Lead complex audits across a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients\n, • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships\n, • Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries and providing commercial insight\n, • Review audit files and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations\n, • Supervise, mentor and develop Audit Seniors, Semi-Seniors and trainees\n, • Manage budgets, workflow and deadlines to ensure efficient delivery\n, • Support Partners with technical matters and client development\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service\n, • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the audit team\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Proven experience managing audits within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards\n, • Excellent client management and relationship-building skills\n, • Experience leading and developing audit teams\n, • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills\n, • Confident working with Partners, clients and colleagues at all levels\n, • Proactive, ambitious and committed to delivering high-quality work\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Varied and interesting audit portfolio\n, • Significant client-facing responsibility\n, • Leadership and team development opportunities\n, • Input into process improvement and practice development\n, • Ongoing professional training and support\n, • Clear progression towards Senior Manager / Director\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

A growing accountancy practice based near Taunton in Somerset has a requirement for a Qualified Senior Accountant to join them taking on the hands on delivery, review and management of accounts, tax and wider all around service provision within a growing division of their practice, working closely with the management and Partner team with a clear progression path on offer. \n Client Details \n Based close to Taunton this chartered accountancy firm is undergoing very positive growth and the firms partners are looking for a key right hand support who can lead on the management and delivery of accounting/tax and wider services, along with adding value to clients on advisory and planning projects. A clear progression path is on offer as well, with a route to develop within this successful firm. \n Description \n Joining this firm as a Qualified Senior Accountant you will bring your background as an all-rounder accounts, tax general accountancy practice professional to service sole traders, partnerships and limited company OMBs, SMEs with a hands-on approach, alongside managing the full delivery and building client relationships. Alongside being hands on with year end accounts and tax preparation, compliance and delivery on this side you will review, mentor and train junior staff and lead on delivering added value, advisory and planning work to clients. You will carve a career within this firm as key support to the firms partners carving an influential role and career within this leading firm, with career progression on offer. \n Profile \n For this Qualified Senior Accountant role you will hold either of the ACA /ACCA qualifications with a career background in accountancy practice having developed your career to around the Senior levels. You will have an all-around accounts/tax career background gained within any of small, medium/large accountancy firm environments as an all-round general accountancy practice professional and you will be seeking a move with a career progression path on offer \n Job Offer \n Circa £35,000- £45,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on .

A leading and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Taunton is searching for a Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector clients to join their team as a key addition with career development prospects on offer and opportunity to carve an influential role within a growing firm of chartered accountants. \n Client Details \n Based in Taunton this chartered firm has developed a very strong reputation across the South West and wider UK acting for very wide ranging clients across varying industries acting for wider ranging industry sector OMBs, SMEs and corporate clients, alongside a strong reputation and focus dealing with agricultural, landed estates and rural sector related clients. As a result of ongoing, sustained positive growth and looking to plan for the future development of the firm, the partners are looking to bring in the right additional Assistant Managerial professional to bolster their team as a key addition focused within this specific sector specialism. \n Description \n Joining as Senior or Assistant Manager -Farming and Rural sector clients based from the firms Taunton offices you will take on the increasing management and client portfolio responsibility for the delivery of accounts, tax and wider services to clients focused within the rural, landed estates and agricultural sector. You will take on increasing responsibility for developing client relationships, taking on a portfolio and work on wider advisory tax planning across and accounting/business services projects in addition, delivering on wider project work. You will manage a team and act as key support to the firms directors, with a very clear progression path on offer and you will carve an influential key role within this firm. \n Profile \n For this Senior or Assistant Manager - Farming and Rural sector client role you may be any of: AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified, or in the process of qualifying. You will have a career background delivering accounts, tax and all around, general accountancy practice services developed within a UK accountancy practice firm environment and will ideally have existing experience of dealing with clients within the farming and rural sectors, or bring a demonstrable interest in working on clients in this sector and you will be looking for a career move and role where you can see a clear development and progression path on offer. \n Job Offer \n Circa £30,000 - £45,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits.

Audit Assistant Manager – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Audit Assistant Manager, Audit Manager, Audit Senior, External Audit, ACA, ACCA, Audit, Accountancy Practice, Client Management, Audit Leadership, Taunton, Somerset \n We're recruiting an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong audit experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility. You'll lead complex assignments, manage key client relationships and play an important role in developing junior auditors and improving internal processes. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and manage complex audit assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Take responsibility for key client relationships and act as a trusted adviser\n, • Review audit files and ensure work meets professional and regulatory standards\n, • Identify and resolve technical and audit issues\n, • Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the audit team\n, • Support Managers and Partners with larger and more complex engagements\n, • Monitor budgets, deadlines and workflow across assignments\n, • Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and team efficiency\n, • Contribute to the development of the wider audit team and internal procedures\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Proven experience managing audits within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards\n, • Experience leading complex assignments and managing client relationships\n, • Confident supervising, coaching and developing junior auditors\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n, • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail\n, • Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines\n, • Proactive approach with the ambition to progress within practice\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Leadership responsibility across a varied audit portfolio\n, • Key client relationship exposure\n, • Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of auditors\n, • Input into team development and internal processes\n, • Ongoing professional training and support\n, • Clear career progression towards Audit Manager\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

Not-for-Profit Audit Manager – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Not-for-Profit Audit Manager, Charity Audit Manager, NFP Audit, Charity Accounts, Independent Examination, SORP, ACA, ACCA, Audit Manager, Accountancy Practice, Taunton, Somerset \n We're recruiting an experienced Not-for-Profit Audit Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector. You'll manage a varied portfolio, oversee charity accounts and independent examinations, develop client relationships and support the next generation of professionals. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Review charity accounts and independent examinations prepared by junior team members\n, • Prepare and complete files to a high standard ready for Partner review\n, • Support junior staff with the preparation of charity accounts under SORP\n, • Perform independent examinations and deal with specialist charity matters\n, • Work closely with the Head of Charities on ad hoc projects and specialist advice\n, • Deal with charity accounting, taxation and VAT queries\n, • Manage workflow to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients\n, • Review limited company accounts and support wider accounts assignments\n, • Prepare corporation tax and personal tax returns where required\n, • Coach and develop trainees, helping them build successful careers within the not-for-profit sector\n, • Take ownership of responsibilities and contribute to the continued development of the team\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Previous accounting or audit experience within the charity / not-for-profit sector\n, • Strong understanding of charity accounting and SORP\n, • Experience managing a broad portfolio of clients\n, • Experience coaching, mentoring or leading junior team members\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Excellent organisational and time management abilities\n, • Passionate about working with charity and not-for-profit organisations\n, • Able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Specialist charity and not-for-profit portfolio\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior charity specialists\n, • Significant client responsibility and development opportunities\n, • Coaching and mentoring responsibilities\n, • Ongoing professional training and support\n, • Opportunity to shape your own responsibilities within the team\n, • Clear career progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

Audit Senior Manager – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Audit Senior Manager, Senior Audit Manager, Audit Manager, External Audit, ACA, ACCA, Audit, Accountancy Practice, Not for Profit Audit, Corporate Audit, Taunton \n We're recruiting an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified audit professional with strong external audit experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll manage a varied portfolio across corporate groups, owner-managed businesses, international clients and not-for-profit organisations. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Plan, manage and lead audit assignments from start to completion\n, • Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the year\n, • Manage complex audits across a varied client portfolio\n, • Work closely with Audit Partners to maintain audit quality and client service\n, • Review audit work and ensure files meet professional standards\n, • Delegate effectively and oversee junior team members\n, • Coach, mentor and develop the wider audit team\n, • Build strong, long-term client relationships\n, • Identify opportunities for additional services and business development\n, • Manage deadlines, budgets and workflow across assignments\n, • Keep up to date with changes in auditing and accounting standards\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Proven experience in a Senior Audit Manager or Audit Manager role\n, • Strong external audit experience within an accountancy practice\n, • Excellent knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards\n, • Experience managing and reviewing audit assignments\n, • Confident leading, coaching and developing others\n, • Strong client relationship and communication skills\n, • Commercially aware and focused on delivering excellent client service\n, • Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities\n, • Ambitious with a genuine desire to progress and contribute to team growth\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Varied audit portfolio across multiple sectors\n, • Exposure to large groups, international clients, SMEs and not-for-profits\n, • Senior client-facing responsibility\n, • Leadership and team development opportunities\n, • Strong Partner exposure\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Clear career progression\n, • Supportive and growing team environment\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

A superb opportunity for a Personal Tax Assistant Manager has arisen with a leading Taunton based chartered accountancy practice, in a role offering excellent career progression and development potential, with increasing responsibility on offer with potential for involvement in wide ranging tax planning and advisory work working closely with clients and the firms senior management and leadership team. \n Client Details \n Based in Taunton this accountancy practice acts for very wide ranging clients with a highly regarded and successful personal tax team and department. Excellent career progression prospects are on offer here within a well established firm of chartered accountants. The firm offers hybrid working, flexible hours, parking and competitive benefits. \n Description \n Joining as Personal Tax Assistant Manager within this Taunton based firm of accountants, the role offers career progression and development potential. You will join a highly regarded and successful private client team, being responsible for compliance for a portfolio of HNWIs and wide ranging individuals and private clients, along with involvement with associated tax planning and project work arising from this client base. You will look to develop working relationships with your clients and colleagues across the firm, with increasing client contact and responsibility on offer as you develop within the firm and role. So whilst you will initially focus on delivering a quality tax compliance service over time, you will also work on a wide range of tax planning projects relevant to HNWIs, with potential for involvement in capital gains tax planning. IHT, estate planning and other wide ranging personal tax planning project work. With positive developments in the tax team and wider practice, excellent prospects for career progression are on offer for career focused tax professionals. \n Profile \n For this Personal Tax Assistant Manager role you may be any of ATT, CTA, STEP qualified, or ACA qualified etc, with a career background in personal tax or with significant experience within the personal tax sector and be looking to specialise further within this field. Your experience will have been developed within an accounting, or tax firm environment of any size, from small/medium or large independent accountancy practice/tax boutique through to larger Top 50, or Top Tier firm background. You will be searching for a career move where you can progress your tax career and carve a key role within a leading, chartered accountancy firm, developing technically with opportunity to develop your tax advisory skills alongside building on your existing tax compliance background \n Job Offer \n £35,000 - £45,000 plus benefits, dependent on level, experience and background, negotiable. Please apply on line and for a confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Management Accountant. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist sector. \n The business has a strong reputation in its market and continues to invest in both its people and processes. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will gain broad exposure across the finance function and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. \n Your new role \n This is a hands-on Management Accountant position that will initially commence on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. \n Working closely with the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts\n, • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Producing sales, margin and cost analysis reports\n, • Preparing financial reports and supporting management decision-making\n, • Supplier payment runs\n, • Customer rebate reconciliations and commission calculations\n, • Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules\n, • Preparing VAT returns\n, • Supporting year-end audit requirements\n, • Assisting with process improvements and financial controls\n, • Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis as required\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To be considered for this position, you will ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role\n, • Experience producing monthly management accounts\n, • Strong month-end accounting knowledge\n, • Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Balance sheet reconciliation experience\n, • VAT return preparation experience\n, • Strong analytical and numerical skills\n, • Experience using Sage, ideally Sage 200\n, • CIMA or ACCA part-qualified, or relevant proven experience\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • A proactive and hands-on approach within an SME environment\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience\n, • Initial temp-to-perm opportunity\n, • Broad exposure across the finance function\n, • Direct access to senior leadership\n, • Opportunity to influence reporting and financial processes\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Long-term career development opportunities\n, • Free parking and additional company benefits\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Accounts Manager – Taunton \n Taunton | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Keywords: Accounts Manager, General Practice Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounts Senior, Client Manager, ACA, ACCA, Accounts, Tax, VAT, Accountancy Practice, SME, Taunton \n We're recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager to join a busy and growing accountancy practice in Taunton. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with a strong general practice background to manage a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in supporting and developing the wider team. \n You'll work with sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies, providing a broad range of accounts, tax and VAT services while building strong, long-term client relationships. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors\n, • Review accounts prepared by junior team members, ensuring files meet a high standard\n, • Support the preparation of accounts in line with relevant accounting standards\n, • Deal with accounting, taxation and VAT queries\n, • Manage workflow and ensure client deadlines are consistently met\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients\n, • Act as a trusted point of contact for your portfolio\n, • Coach, mentor and support junior team members and trainees\n, • Work closely with senior leadership and Partners on client assignments\n, • Identify opportunities to provide additional services and add value to clients\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent\n, • Proven experience managing a broad portfolio within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong general practice experience across accounts, tax and VAT\n, • Previous experience leading, coaching or supervising junior staff\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines\n, • Commercially minded with a proactive approach\n, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Competitive salary and benefits\n, • Varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients\n, • Broad accounts, tax and VAT exposure\n, • Client-facing responsibility\n, • Leadership and mentoring opportunities\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Clear career progression\n\n Location \n Taunton, Somerset \n Commutable from Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wellington, Glastonbury, Street and surrounding areas. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on or .

Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant Location: Budleigh Salterton, Devon Job Type: Full-time / Part-time considered Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in Budleigh Salterton. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of clients including owner-managed businesses, sole traders and limited companies. You will be responsible for preparing accounts, assisting with tax compliance and supporting clients with their financial reporting requirements. This position would suit someone with experience in practice who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and client-focused firm. Key Responsibilities Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Preparation and submission of VAT returns Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns Liaising with clients to obtain records and resolve queries Maintaining accurate accounting records using cloud accounting software Supporting senior team members with client management Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts where required Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines Skills & Experience Experience working within an accountancy practice AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified (or equivalent experience) Good knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance Experience with cloud software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines Desirable Experience working directly with small business clients Knowledge of Making Tax Digital Experience reviewing work or supporting junior staff (for senior candidates) What they Offer Competitive salary based on experience Flexible working options considered Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunity for professional development and progression Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and suitability for the role. #ASRAF

Senior Practice Accountant Location: Taunton (Office-based role) Salary: £35,000–£38,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time considered) About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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. About You 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. What's on Offer 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 . We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit. We look forward to hearing from you. #ASRAF

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist sector. The business has a strong reputation in its market and continues to invest in both its people and processes. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will gain broad exposure across the finance function and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. Your new role This is a hands-on Management Accountant position that will initially commence on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. Working closely with the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts Posting journals, accruals and prepayments Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations Producing sales, margin and cost analysis reports Preparing financial reports and supporting management decision-making Supplier payment runs Customer rebate reconciliations and commission calculations Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules Preparing VAT returns Supporting year-end audit requirements Assisting with process improvements and financial controls Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you will ideally have: Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role Experience producing monthly management accounts Strong month-end accounting knowledge Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliation experience VAT return preparation experience Strong analytical and numerical skills Experience using Sage, ideally Sage 200 CIMA or ACCA part-qualified, or relevant proven experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive and hands-on approach within an SME environmentWhat you'll get in return Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Initial temp-to-perm opportunity Broad exposure across the finance function Direct access to senior leadership Opportunity to influence reporting and financial processes Supportive and collaborative team environment Long-term career development opportunities Free parking and additional company benefitsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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