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Posted 15 August, 2026

Accounts Senior

Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice & Tax Recruitment
Watford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Accounts Senior / Bookkeeper Salary:£34,000 - £40,000 per annumContact:David ElliotContact email:Contact phone:Accounts SeniorWatford | £34,000 - £40,000 | Excellent ProgressionClark Wood is working with a growing and supportive accountancy practice in Watford looking for an Accounts Senior to join their team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior ready to step up, or an existing Senior looking for a varied role with greater client responsibility and long-term progression.You'll work across year-end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and personal tax for a varied portfolio of clients.The Role\n
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  • Prepare year-end accounts
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  • Manage bookkeeping assignments using Xero
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  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
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  • Assist with personal tax returns and basic computations
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  • Liaise directly with clients
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  • Manage your own workload and assignments
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  • Support junior members of the team
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What We're Looking For\n
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  • Around 3+ years' accountancy practice experience
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  • Strong Xero experience
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  • Experience preparing year-end accounts
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  • Some Personal Tax / Self-Assessment exposure
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  • Good communication and client-facing skills
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  • AAT/ACCA qualified or studying would be beneficial but isn't essential
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What's On Offer?\n
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  • £34,000 - £40,000 salary
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  • Excellent career progression
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  • Varied accounts and tax exposure
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  • Hands-on client responsibility
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  • Supportive and collaborative team
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  • Continued professional development
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Interested?For further information on this Accounts Senior position in Watford, please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood on or email .If this role isn't quite right, please get in touch as Clark Wood is currently working on a number of Accounts Semi-Senior and Accounts Senior opportunities.#CWDE