Accounts Senior

Posted 08 September 2026
Salary £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
LocationCardiff
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH446551_1788949369

Job description

Brook Street is delighted to be supporting a growing, modern accountancy practice in North Cardiff as they expand their team. Due to sustained growth and a rising portfolio of SME clients, they are seeking a fully qualified ACA/ACCA Accounts Senior to join their team, with clear pathway to Client Manager within the first 6 months of employment

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, ownership of work, and progression - with a clear pathway towards a Client Manager position.

⭐ What's on Offer

  • £35,000-£45,000 DOE
  • 28 days holiday + birthday off
  • CPD support (training + professional subscriptions)
  • Free on‑site gym
  • Free parking + short walk
  • Option for private medical insurance
  • Friendly, supportive team culture
  • Genuine progression to Client Manager within 6 months

🧩 The Role

You'll play a key part in supporting a busy director and helping the practice continue its growth trajectory. The position starts office‑based, with hybrid flexibility available once settled.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies
  • Producing corporation tax and self‑assessment returns
  • Reviewing work from junior team members
  • Acting as a main point of contact for clients
  • Spotting tax planning and advisory opportunities
  • Ensuring compliance deadlines are met
  • Supporting workflow improvements and promoting cloud‑based systems
  • Contributing to a collaborative, team‑focused environment

🎓 About You

  • ACA or ACCA fully qualified
  • Minimum 3 years PQE in practice (or QBE at Accounts Senior level)
  • Strong experience with SMEs / owner‑managed businesses
  • Excellent attention to detail and review capability
  • Confident communicator who enjoys client‑facing work
  • Proficient in Xero (experience with practice management systems beneficial)
  • No audit experience required

🚀 Why This Role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a practice where your expertise genuinely shapes the service delivered. With new clients onboarding and the director's workload increasing, the successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership, build relationships, and grow with the business.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.