Job title: Senior Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Accounting Manager Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Bath, UK
Job published: 2025-04-09
Job ID: 36243
Contact name: Jake Harris
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: j.harris@h-fts.com

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Bath Area
Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Full-time | Hybrid working available

 

Our Client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in the Bath area. They are recruiting confidentially for a Senior Accountant to join their expanding team.

This is a key hire for the firm, aimed at supporting both client delivery and team development. It will suit someone with a minimum of 3+ years' UK practice experience who is ready to take on more responsibility, work closely with Partners, and help coach junior staff.

 

The Role:

 

Duties in this role include but are not limited to:

 

  • Take full ownership of a varied client portfolio, ensuring strong service delivery.
  • Support clients with accounting and tax issues, providing clear and practical solutions.
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients in the absence of the Partner.
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues, supporting their technical and professional growth.
  • Build trust and long-term relationships with clients through regular, proactive contact.
  • Identify and recommend additional services based on client needs.
  • Contribute to business development efforts through client meetings, proposals, and events.

What You’ll Bring

  • At least 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and tax issues across a broad client base.
  • Experience managing a portfolio and acting as the lead contact.
  • Proven track record of coaching junior staff.
  • Confidence engaging with clients and contributing to business development.

 

What’s on Offer?

  • £42,000 – £50,000 depending on experience/qualifications
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Buy/sell holiday scheme
  • Cycle to work, social events, and more

 

Apply today- If you're a Senior Accountant looking for your next step in a supportive and growing practice.

For a confidential chat about this role and your career contact Jake on 0333 996 2882 or email j.harris@h-fts.com