Senior Accountant Job

In Plympton

The Role

Ref: JO0000008991SQ

  • Permanent
  • Plympton, Plymouth
  • 42,000 - £52,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £42,000 - £52,000

Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant looking for an exciting new opportunity in a dynamic and ambitious firm?

Do you want to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a progressive and expanding accountancy practice in Plympton. You’ll manage a diverse client portfolio, take ownership of complex assignments, and play a key role in mentoring junior team members — all while enjoying flexibility and genuine career development opportunities.

The Role

As Senior Accountant, you’ll prepare and review accounts, management information, and tax returns, while helping clients make informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
  • Preparing and reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations
  • Reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues and offering guidance and feedback
  • Liaising directly with clients to build strong, long-term relationships
  • Supporting managers and partners with advisory and planning projects
  • Ensuring all client work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with deadlines
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and value-added services

About You

You’ll be a technically strong, organised, and client-focused accountant who enjoys variety and responsibility.

You will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Have experience working within a UK accountancy practice
  • Be confident preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns
  • Have strong knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be proactive, commercially minded, and committed to delivering high-quality client service
  • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team

The Firm

You’ll be joining a modern, award-winning accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. The firm works with ambitious SMEs, entrepreneurs, and private clients across the UK, offering audit, accounting, tax, and corporate finance services.

Their culture is built on trust, teamwork, and a genuine passion for helping clients succeed. You’ll benefit from a flexible hybrid model, structured career progression, and an environment that encourages professional development and personal growth.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Private healthcare, pension, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Ongoing professional training, CPD, and career development support
  • Generous holiday allowance with additional wellbeing days
  • Clear progression path to Manager level and beyond
  • Supportive, social, and collaborative working culture

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant in Plympton to join a growing, people-first firm that truly values its team. You’ll have the autonomy to manage clients, lead projects, and contribute to the firm’s continued success — while enjoying flexibility, support, and real potential for career progression.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Senior Accountant jobs here. 

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. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

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

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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