Accounts Senior
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769169_1770645874 |
Summary
Your new company
Join a large modern regional practice known for delivering excellent client service as an Accounts Senior. You'll become part of a successful firm who support a wide range of clients varying in size and industry. With an ambitious growth plan underway, the team is expanding, creating great opportunities for individuals who want to develop and progress.
Your new role
As an Accounts Senior, you'll take ownership of preparing draft financial statements for more complex assignments, producing tax computations, and ensuring all final adjustments are processed accurately. You'll submit statutory returns, review working papers, produce management accounts with insightful commentary, and play a key role in supporting and coaching junior team members.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for an ACCA/ACA (fully or part qualified) practice accountant with strong accounts preparation experience and great analytical ability and attention to detail.
You'll be confidently able to use a range of accounting systems - particularly Xero and QuickBooks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and confidence working independently as well as within a team will also be key to ensure you're offering clients excellent service and developing effective relationships internally and externally.
What you'll get in return
If successful, you'll join a supportive, people‑focused workplace with opportunities for growth. The firm offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes enhanced family leave, employee discounts, wellbeing support, pension scheme, and on‑site parking. Flexible full‑time or part‑time options available and study will be supported if you have ACA/ ACCA exams remaining to be fully qualified.
What you need to do now
If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that invests in your growth and success.
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