Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Braintree, Essex
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Braintree is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional seeking a varied role with a diverse client portfolio, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work closely with both clients and senior management.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients while delivering a broad range of accounting, tax and advisory services. You will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Assisting clients with cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks
• Reviewing bookkeeping work and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Supporting partners with ad hoc projects and advisory work
• Ensuring all client deadlines are met efficiently and accurately

About You

• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a variety of business entities
• Sound knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping and tax compliance
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS or CCH
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Clear scope for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working arrangements considered

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking firm, we would love to hear from you.