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Senior Accountant Taunton, Somerset £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Our client, a leading and highly regarded South West Accountancy Practice, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive firm. Working closely with senior leadership, you will manage your own client portfolio, provide high-quality accounting and advisory services, and play a key role in mentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of a specialist client division. This position offers excellent long-term career prospects, genuine opportunities for progression, and the chance to further develop your technical, commercial, and leadership skills within a collaborative environment. The responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and advisory services Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax compliance work Provide commercial advice and financial guidance to clients Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts Support the development and mentoring of junior team members Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice The candidate: ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience Strong technical knowledge of accounts, tax, and client advisory services Previous experience managing a client portfolio independently Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills Proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about developing your career f you would like to know more about this Senior Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15342
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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