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Senior Accountant - Our client, a well-established and growing general practice accountancy firm, is looking to add an Accounts Senior to their team. The firm offers a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services to a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses through to larger corporates, partnerships and individuals across a wide mix of sectors, and this role offers a clear route to progress further within the practice. You'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio spanning limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and personal tax clients, managing deadlines and helping the wider team priorities effectively. Day to day, this includes preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and corporation tax returns, and self-assessment tax returns. You'll also deliver tailored business advice on tax planning, financial strategy, growth and restructuring, build strong client relationships as a trusted point of contact, support the development of junior team members, and help keep the firm ahead on accounting technology and internal process improvements. You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified with solid, broad-based practice experience across accounts and tax. Ideally you'll have around two years' post-qualification experience, a strong grasp of UK accounting standards, tax regulations and compliance, and be a confident, client-focused communicator. Above all, you'll be ambitious, this role is built for someone who wants to progress quickly as the firm continues to grow. On offer: a competitive salary, flexible working (minimum 2 days in-office), pension scheme and employee assistance programme, fast-track progression opportunities, 4 extra firm-wide annual leave days plus your birthday off, and direct mentoring and support from Partners.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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