Senior Accountant

eps.recruitment; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy practice in Bicester is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a client portfolio and support business owners. The ideal candidate will have ACCA/ACA qualifications and a strong background in accounting, tax, and VAT. You will play a crucial role in mentoring juniors and ensuring clients receive personalized service. The firm offers a supportive culture with focus on work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role within practice.
• Ability to explain things clearly and support clients with care.
• Pride in doing things properly.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client portfolio and prepare accounts.
• Provide practical business advice on tax and planning.
• Support and develop junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Technical understanding (accounting, tax, VAT)

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification or Senior QBE

Job description

If you value long‑term client relationships over quick wins, and want to feel part of a business that genuinely cares about people, this could be your next move.

We’re supporting a friendly, independent accountancy practice where every client is treated as a priority — not a number on a spreadsheet. The partners have built the firm on trust, attention to detail, and the belief that good service starts with good relationships.

They’re now looking for a Senior Accountant to take on a key role within the team — someone who combines strong technical skills with a genuine interest in helping clients and supporting colleagues.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position with plenty of variety and responsibility. You’ll manage your own client portfolio, prepare and review accounts, and work directly with local business owners who rely on your advice to make day‑to‑day decisions. You’ll also play a part in shaping how the practice continues to grow — mentoring juniors, improving processes, and ensuring clients always receive a personal, reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing annual and management accounts for a range of small and medium‑sized businesses.
• Providing practical business advice and guidance on tax, cash flow and planning.
• Managing VAT returns, bookkeeping reviews and other compliance work.
• Supporting and developing junior team members.
• Building lasting relationships with clients built on trust and approachability.

What You’ll Bring

• ACCA/ACA qualified or a Senior QBE with 3+ years’ experience in a senior role within practice.
• Solid technical understanding across accounting, tax and VAT.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain things clearly and support clients with care.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and pride in doing things properly.
• Someone who values being part of a small, close‑knit team.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Genuine local impact: you’ll work with real businesses you can get to know personally.
• Supportive culture: friendly people, open communication, and partners who are involved day‑to‑day.
• Work‑life balance: realistic workloads and hybrid working after probation.
• Professional growth: the chance to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop your expertise.
• Stability: a long‑standing, respected firm with a loyal client base.