Senior Accountant in Trowbridge

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Senior Accountant

Business 1st UK Ltd - Trowbridge, Wiltshire (Hybrid)

Full-time / 37.5 hours per week / £45,000-£55,000 (DOE)

About Business 1st UK Ltd:

Celebrating almost 25 years in business, Business1st UK Ltd is a family‑led Accountancy and Payroll company based on the outskirts of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. We provide professional accountancy and fractional Finance Director services to UK SMEs as well as an expanding portfolio of clients across Europe and the United States.

As our client base continues to grow, we’re looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join our friendly, close‑knit team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact within a supportive small‑business environment.

This is a hybrid role, so the ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Trowbridge office.

Role Description:

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients and take ownership of delivering high‑quality accounting services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Produce corporation and personal tax returns
• Prepare regular management accounts, including cashflow forecasts
• Liaise directly with clients, developing strong relationships and providing clear, actionable financial insights
• Ensure all client work is completed within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Oversee and review work completed by other team members as well as offering them support and mentoring
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities for client growth
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team

About You:

We’re looking for someone who combines technical skill with commercial awareness, communication strength, and a proactive mindset.

Personal Qualities:

• Commercially aware with the ability to connect financial and business processes
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and organised
• Proactive and forward‑thinking, keeping up to date with regulatory changes
• Strong communicator – able to explain financial information clearly to all audiences
• Team‑oriented and collaborative, with a mentoring approach to supporting others
• Adaptable and resilient – flexible in responding to business needs, deadlines, and regulatory changes
• Committed to integrity, accountability, and high professional standards
• Solutions‑focused and able to drive process improvements
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results on time

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role with a proven track record
• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, TaxCalc, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Solid knowledge of statutory accounts, personal and corporation tax, VAT as well as KPI and management accounts preparation
• Eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments in the office
• Hybrid working (office/home) as well as a flexible working pattern
• Free on‑site parking

The Next Step:

If you’re looking to take the next step in your accounting career and join a welcoming team where your work truly matters — we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ‑uk.com

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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