Chartered Accountant | Chelmsford

Pocknells LLP; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pocknells LLP in Essex is seeking a chartered accountant to join our in-person team in Chelmsford. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, deliver statutory accounts, tax returns, and client reporting with insight and accuracy.

With 5+ years in practice and ACA/ACCA or equivalent, you will build strong relationships, mentor juniors, and contribute to firm growth. The role offers a clear path toward partnership and is based in Chelmsford with some office travel to Maldon or South Woodham

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent.
• 5+ years in practice experience.
• Experience with SME accounting and tax beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and deliver statutory accounts.
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns and tax computations.
• Provide clear, practical financial advice to clients.
• Oversee client reporting and provide insightful analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

TaxCalc

Xero

Job description

• Full-time | Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 (some flexibility with start and finish times considered)
• Chelmsford, Essex (In-person) - some opportunity to work at Maldon or South Woodham Ferrers offices
• 5+ years in practice | ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) | Career growth opportunities
• £42k to £60k dependent on experience

Here's what the role involves...

At Pocknells, we believe that accountancy should be engaging and accessible. Based in Essex, we are a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, delivering expert financial services with a personal touch. We’re more than just numbers—we work closely with our clients to help them grow and succeed in their businesses. We’re passionate about innovation and making financial management approachable for everyone.

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a well-recognised leading specialist in their field, with the potential for huge career development, including a possible route to Partnership. If you’re a chartered accountant with a passion for accounting and business, and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and compliance work
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear and practical financial advice
• Review statutory accounts and tax computations prepared by junior staff
• Oversee management accounts and client reporting, adding value through insight and analysis
• Support clients with tax planning, VAT, audits, and general business advice
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and advise clients accordingly

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience within an accountancy practice
• Proven experience managing client relationships
• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and tax legislation
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and commercially aware mindset
• Experience with TaxCalc and Xero (desirable)
• Audit experience or RI status, or working towards it (desirable)
• Experience working with SMEs (desirable)

What you'll get:

• An opportunity to work in a firm that’s redefining accountancy, making it accessible, engaging, and fun
• Competitive salary of £42k to £60k (DOE) and benefits
• Career development opportunities within the firm