Job Description

Accounts Senior - Weston-super-Mare

At

Westcotts

, we're a

Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice

and a

Real Living Wage Employer

, with over 300 team members across Devon and Somerset. We're proud to support our people with flexibility, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

We're now looking for an

Accounts Senior

to join our Weston-super-Mare office. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in practice who enjoys building strong client relationships, supporting junior colleagues, and working with a variety of businesses.

You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team where your development matters. For the ambitious candidate, we offer a

clear and defined career progression opportunity, with the guidance and encouragement to help you achieve your next step.

Why Join Westcotts?

Flexible and hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities to coach and mentor junior colleagues as part of your role A supportive and collaborative culture with clear progression for your role to grow Exposure to a wide variety of clients and sectors Part of a trusted, forward-thinking regional firm

Main Duties

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:

Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services Responsible for developing and training junior team members. Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns Undertaking independent examinations for applicable clients Preparing charity accounts in line with the Charities SORP and relevant regulations Preparing Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) client money reports Assisting with estate agency audits and regulatory reporting requirements Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Directors, Managers and the office
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and enjoys working in a team-focused environment. Ideally, you'll bring the following:

Experience working as an

Accounts Technician, Senior or Semi-Senior in practice

Minimum

AAT qualified

(Association of Accounting Technicians) or qualified by experiance Strong background in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses Audit experience is desirable but not essential Outgoing, approachable, and confident when dealing with clients and colleagues Organised, resilient, and able to prioritise and meet deadlines Professional, discreet, and a team player with a positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (and comfortable learning new software quickly) Ability to present information clearly and concisely in emails and reports

Terms / Benefits

Up to 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available). 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service. Annual salary review. Death in service 3 x annual salary. Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme. 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline. Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance. Introducing clients and team member commission schemes. Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years' service). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weston-super-Mare BS23 1LP