Full job descriptionSenior Accountant - Independent accountancy practice
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
£35,000 - £45,000
This well-established and growing Bury St Edmunds based accountancy practice is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join its thriving team.
The Role
Rightly proud of its reputation as an established firm within the area, this is a role ready to welcome an experienced Senior Accountant as soon as possible – someone who is technically strong, enjoys a varied workload and is keen to build on their client interaction.
With a healthy level of growth, this firm offers the successful applicant a stable environment and the opportunity to build on current skills and experience. This is a genuinely exciting role working across an eclectic client base and within a team that is close knit and well established.
Key Responsibilities
This role incorporates a mix of preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work across a diverse portfolio of clients.
*Preparing and completing year end statutory accounts
*Completion / review of personal and corporate tax computations (SA100 & CT600)
*Client Management accounting support
*Review and submission of VAT returns
*Client bookkeeping and review of bookkeeping responsibilities
*Liaising directly with clients and handling queries professionally – building relationships for the future
What We’re Looking For
*Ideally you will be fully ACCA/ACA qualified or latter stage studier, however, for the right level of experience within practice QBE applications will be considered
*4+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice
*Experience managing and liaising with multiple clients across sectors
*Supervisory / Team Leader experience beneficial for review and oversite of Juniors
*Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills – a natural diligence and organised approach
*Confidence working with varied workloads and requirements – deadline orientated and calm under pressure
*Technical awareness and a natural keenness to build on technical understanding
*Previous experience with accounting systems, especially systems such as: Xero, Quickbooks, and FreeAgent
What’s on Offer
*£35,000 - £45,000 DOE
*Office based working with hybrid working considered following a qualifying period
*Ongoing training and professional development
*A modern supportive environment with an innovative approach
*A team orientated environment where staff welfare is a real focus.
*Onsite parking
If you are looking to join an established practice with a fantastic approach to team working, please do not delay your application!