Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Do you want to work for a firm that offers variety, flexibility and guaranteed progression? Would you like to gain exposure to a significant portfolio and even recieve training in statutory audit work to broaden your professional horizons?

If so, keep reading!

We’re looking for a career-driven Senior Accountant in Colchester to join a Top 40 firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career-driven candidate with a proven track record of managing a portfolio within practice who is now looking to reach the top of an industry-leading practice.

The right candidate will be a confident communicator who can build enhanced relationships with clients and colleagues alike, whilst delivering a high standard of technical knowledge. You’ll be energetic, keen to excel and ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

Plus, you’ll secure a marketing-leading salary, a wealth of benefits and continuous development with a clear path to progression.

Does this Senior Accountant job in Colchester sound like the perfect job for you?

• Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the Senior Management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
• Preparation of accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Trades and Partnerships
• Reviewing annual accounts, VAT returns and management accounts prepared by junior staff
• Involvement in ad-hoc work projects to further support Senior Managers and Directors
• Oversee client workflow and internal management of resources
• Supervise junior staff, reviewing work and supporting their professional development
• Liaise with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries
• Identify new processes and ways to increase efficiency
• Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations
• Champion your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities

On offer with a Top 40 firm, this Senior Accountant role is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected firm.

Offering continuous professional development and flexible work arrangements, this reputable practice is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels.

Enjoying stable growth, the experienced Colchester team is now looking for a driven candidate who can support the firm’s further success.

• £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Full time or part-time permanent position
• Flexible / hybrid working options
• Continued professional development
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced company pension
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Plus more

• ACCA / ACA qualified, part qualified or studying
• Qualified by experience also considered
• Strong working knowledge of software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• Good technical tax expertise, including up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation
• A team player who can also work autonomously
• A hands-on, can-do attitude to problem-solving
• Reliable, professional and keen to progress within the firm
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A keen eye for detail

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Colchester and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.