Accounts Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Technician – Practice
Bridgend with Hybrid Working
Circa £24,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Specialist Accountancy Practice recruitment consultancy Clark Wood are working with an established and modern firm of Chartered Accountants in Bridgend who are looking to add an Accounts Technician / Accounts Senior to their friendly and professional team.
As an Accounts Technician / Accounts Senior your role will be varied but will predominantly consist of providing Accounting and Tax compliance services to a variety of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. The workload will include the preparation of both statutory and management accounts as well as tax compliance and you will also be involved in the provision of bookkeeping and VAT services.
This dynamic firm pride themselves on looking after and developing their staff, offering flexibility (including hybrid working) and a supportive, team centred working environment.
The ideal candidate may be AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience and will have excellent experience of working within practice. Strong experience of using online accounting software such as Xero or Quickbooks would be beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful person to undertake a varied and challenging role within a supportive and friendly environment, where there will be genuine scope for progression and personal development as part of one of Bridgend’s premier accounting firms.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The role will predominantly involve preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax computations and returns
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work well within a team.
Experience of preparation of incorporated and unincorporated accounts in an accountancy practice using an accounting software package
Managing & supervising the work of more junior staff
Review accounts and act as point of reference to the team with regard to complex issues
Involvement with business advisory work
Skills:
AAT Qualified or QBE (ACCA Qualified will also be considered)
Experience of undertaking a varied practice role
Up to date knowledge of all relevant accounting standards
For further information on this role please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood - creid@clark-wood.co.uk / 07825 278 674
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Technician roles across Clark Wood's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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