Are you looking for a career in Accountancy?
We pride ourselves on how our team continues to develop within our business, and believe that great people are key to our success and what makes Seymour Taylor a fantastic place to work. We are based in High Wycombe, close to the town centre. If you’d like to be a part of our dynamic, expanding company then we would love to hear from you: please send your current CV and a covering letter to recruitment@stca.co.uk.
Why choose a career in accountancy?
Accountants working within accountancy practices work with and advise businesses of all sizes on a wide range of matter. The career path can be varied and is not limited to accountants in practice. Accountants can be found on the boards of some of the world’s largest companies as Finance Directors, Chief Finance Officers and even as Chief Executive Officers.
A job in accountancy is varied
No two days in accountancy are ever the same. One day you could be advising an entrepreneur on what they need to be aware of when launching a new business, the next you could be helping charity staff get to grips with managing their finances, while another day you could be presenting to businesses on the latest tax changes. With the rapid development of technology within the accountancy world, our team are using and learning about new technology all the time and training clients on these exciting new areas.
It’s about building long term relationships
You need to be able to work with people as it’s a key part of the role. As you develop you will be working with clients as well as networking with peers and other businesses.
Where careers begin and grow
From first steps to long term progression, our apprenticeship case study shows how we support people at the very start of their accountancy careers.
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We were founding members of the CSRA accreditation scheme and have held our CSR Silver Accreditation since 2018. In May 2025, we proudly progressed to CSR Gold Accreditation.
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We pride ourselves on how our team continues to develop within our business, and believe that great people
are key to our success and what makes Seymour Taylor a fantastic place to work.
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Current vacancies
Whilst we may not have a current role available that you are interested in we are always open to receiving CV’s. Please send them to recruitment@stca.co.uk with details of the type of role you would be interested in.
Seymour Taylor is a multi-award-winning Accountancy and Tax Advisory firm based in High Wycombe. As one of the longest established accountants in the area, we are trusted by businesses and individuals for our forward-thinking, professional and friendly approach.
Seymour Taylor has recently joined the One Point Advisory group, backed by investment from Cow Corner and Summit Partners who are international experts in professional services. We are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan, powered by new investment to enable us to become the leading mid-market accountancy business in our region.
We are hiring a new Client Director who will join us in this exciting new growth phase for our business. We are keen to meet candidates who can not only deliver exceptional client work but can also build a client portfolio and be a key contributor to our growth journey as a leader. We are looking for individuals who have a proven track record in business development, are self-motivated and strong team players.
The appointed candidate will have an existing Seymour Taylor client base to start but must be prepared to lean into the market to find new clients and build a full portfolio. For the right candidate, there will be exceptional opportunity to build their career at Seymour Taylor and be rewarded accordingly.
Seymour Taylor is working in partnership with a retained recruitment specialist to manage the search process.
All applications and enquiries relating to this position should be directed via the appointed recruitment partner to ensure a consistent and efficient process.
We kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are submitted by third-party agencies. Any such submissions will be treated as a gift and will not be subject to a fee.
If you are interested in applying for this role please contact the recruiter James Lovegrove.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Audit and Accounts Team. If you are someone who keeps client service in the heart of what you do, has excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to develop good working relationships with members of both our team and our clients, then we want to hear from you.
The ideal candidate should be dedicated to a career in practice, have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working primarily in audit, accounts preparation and compliance services, with experience of leading audits.
Ideally, the candidate will be ICAEW or ACCA qualified.
Aside from the technical knowledge, here are a few key expectations of what is required of you:
- A high level of flexibility when organising your workload. Be able to adapt and prioritise work to meet changing demands.
- An ability to delegate appropriate types and levels of work to assistants and trainees and to give them a clear understanding of what is required.
- Experience of reviewing other team members work and being able to feedback in a clear and constructive way as part of the job de-brief process.
- A strong sense of commercial awareness in relation to time costs and budgets when dealing with all types of work.
- The drive to achieve a high level of client satisfaction.
- Be able to demonstrate that you have a balance of politeness; professionalism; encouragement; firmness; and clarity.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary plus pension contributions.
- Great career development within a supportive training centre practice.
- Flexi-time.
- Birthday off.
- Modern open plan offices with free refreshments and located near the town centre.
The Seymour Taylor recruitment process will be conducted on the basis of merit and ability without discrimination of but not limited to race, religion, colour, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status to ensure all applicants are treated equally.
Seymour Taylor is working in partnership with a retained recruitment specialist to manage the search process.
All applications and enquiries relating to this position should be directed via the appointed recruitment partner to ensure a consistent and efficient process.
We kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are submitted by third-party agencies. Any such submissions will be treated as a gift and will not be subject to a fee.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to the recruiter James Lovegrove.
Seymour Taylor has recently joined the One Point Advisory group, backed by investment from Cow Corner and Summit Partners who are international experts in professional services. We are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan, powered by new investment to enable us to become the leading mid-market accountancy business in our region.
In light of this exciting stage of growth, we are now looking for a People Administrator to support our most important asset—our people.
As our People Administrator, you’ll be the first point of contact for most HR and people-related queries, providing efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being organised, building relationships, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and HR correspondence from templates
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, including any right-to-work checks and induction scheduling
- Process starters, leavers, and employee changes on the HR system
- Track and manage absence, holiday, and sickness records on the HR system
Recruitment Support
- Coordinate job adverts, liaise with agencies, and manage candidate communications
- Schedule interviews and prepare interview packs
- Support the onboarding experience for new joiners
Payroll & Benefits
- Collate and submit monthly payroll data to the internal accountant
- Assist with the administering of employee benefits
Learning & Development
- Maintain training records and CPD logs
- Coordinate bookings for all internal and external training courses
- Coordinate training membership renewals
- Maintain administration for apprenticeships
- Support the annual appraisal cycle and future planning meetings
Work Planning
- Work with the Head of Work Planning to allocate team resource, identify gaps and escalate any issues
General
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives and social events
- Support ad hoc HR projects and policy updates
- Provide first-line guidance on HR policies and procedures
About You
Essential
- Previous experience in an HR or people administration role
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident handling confidential information with discretion
- Clear, professional communication—written and verbal
- A team player with a proactive and positive attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience in a professional services environment
- Familiarity with HR systems
- Working towards or holding a CIPD Level 3 qualification
- Understanding of UK employment law fundamentals
What We Offer
- Salary in the range of £30,000 to £33,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off
- Flexi-time
- Support for professional development
- A culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance
- A modern, open‑plan office offering free refreshments and an easy walk to the town centre.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to recruitment@stca.co.uk.
The Seymour Taylor recruitment process will be conducted on the basis of merit and ability without discrimination of but not limited to race, religion, colour, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status to ensure all applicants are treated equally.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist with bookkeeping for the external client work in the Outsourced Accounting Services department.
The position requires an individual who:
- Has experience within the field
- Proficient with cloud-based book-keeping software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Can work independently and without supervision;
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Post sales, purchases, bank and journal entries, prepare and reconcile control accounts to produce required reports for management account purposes.
- Write up clients’ cashbooks on whichever software systems they use.
- Book-keeping at client’s premises.
- Prepare sensible analysis, summaries and basic working papers.
- Reviewing book-keeping carried out by other employees.
- Communicating with clients to answer queries and finalise jobs.
You need to be IT literate (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word)
Please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@stca.co.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Trainee Accountant to join our accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to build a long-term career in audit, accounts preparation and tax while studying towards becoming a Chartered Accountant through a Level 7 apprenticeship.
The Role
As a Trainee Accountant, you will work as part of a supportive professional team, gaining practical experience across a varied client base. You will be involved in audit assignments, the preparation of accounts, and tax compliance work, while developing the technical knowledge, professional judgement and communication skills needed for a successful accountancy career.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with audit fieldwork for a range of clients.
- Prepare working papers and supporting schedules in line with professional standards.
- Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and other organisations.
- Support the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns.
- Assist with personal tax and other tax compliance work where required.
- Liaise with clients to obtain information, answer queries and build professional relationships.
- Use accounting software and digital tools to process, analyse and present financial information.
- Work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and high professional standards.
Training and Qualification
The successful candidate will be supported to study towards qualification as a Chartered Accountant through a Level 7 apprenticeship route. This will combine structured professional study with practical on-the-job experience, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of a qualified accountancy professional.
You will receive support from the firm and your training provider, including study leave, mentoring and regular feedback to help you progress through your exams and apprenticeship requirements.
About You
- A strong interest in accountancy, audit, tax and business.
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop professionally.
- A team-focused approach and confidence in dealing with clients.
- Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel and other digital tools.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have strong academic results, including good grades in maths and English. A relevant degree, A levels, or previous accountancy experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
How to Apply
If you are motivated, curious and ready to begin your career in accountancy, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this trainee role and a career as a Chartered Accountant to recruitment@stca.co.uk.
The Seymour Taylor recruitment process will be conducted on the basis of merit and ability without discrimination of but not limited to race, religion, colour, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status to ensure all applicants are treated equally.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Trainee Accountant to join our accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to build a long-term career in audit, accounts preparation and tax while studying towards becoming AAT qualified through a Level 3 apprenticeship.
The Role
As a Trainee Accountant, you will work as part of a supportive professional team, gaining practical experience across a varied client base. You will be involved in audit assignments, the preparation of accounts, and tax compliance work, while developing the technical knowledge, professional judgement and communication skills needed for a successful accountancy career.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with audit fieldwork for a range of clients.
- Prepare working papers and supporting schedules in line with professional standards.
- Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and other organisations.
- Support the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns.
- Assist with personal tax and other tax compliance work where required.
- Liaise with clients to obtain information, answer queries and build professional relationships.
- Use accounting software and digital tools to process, analyse and present financial information.
- Work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and high professional standards.
Training and Qualification
The successful candidate will be supported to study towards qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians through a Level 3 apprenticeship route. This will combine structured professional study with practical on-the-job experience, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of a qualified accountancy professional.
You will receive support from the firm and your training provider, including study leave, mentoring and regular feedback to help you progress through your exams and apprenticeship requirements.
About You
- A strong interest in accountancy, audit, tax and business.
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop professionally.
- A team-focused approach and confidence in dealing with clients.
- Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel and other digital tools.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have strong academic results, including good grades in maths and English and A levels or equivalent.
How to Apply
If you are motivated, curious and ready to begin your career in accountancy, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this trainee role and a career as a Accountant to recruitment@stca.co.uk.
The Seymour Taylor recruitment process will be conducted on the basis of merit and ability without discrimination of but not limited to race, religion, colour, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status to ensure all applicants are treated equally.