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Posted 29 July, 2026

Senior Accountant

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment
Taunton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior AccountantTaunton, Somerset£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The responsibilities:

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  • Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services
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  • Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work
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  • Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
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  • Support the development and mentoring of junior team members
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  • Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business
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  • Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives
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  • Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice
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The candidate:

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  • ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience
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  • Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services
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  • Previous experience managing a client portfolio independently
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  • Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
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  • Proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about developing your career
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If you would like to know more about this Senior Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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