Senior Accountant

Pro-Recruitment; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Practice Senior to join their dynamic team in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with AAT qualifications or part-qualified ACA/ACCA status, and at least three years of general practice experience. With a commitment to employee development, the firm provides generous study support, flexible working hours, and a hybrid working model. Join a collaborative environment that values work-life balance and invests in its people, making it a perfect place for career progression and personal growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Generous study support

Flexible hours

Paid professional subscriptions

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Income protection & life assurance

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounts prep.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts and tax compliance for various clients.
• Mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work.

Skills

UK GAAP

Cloud-based accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

General Practice Senior - Bury St Edmunds
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Flexible working | Progression opportunities | Well-established regional firm

The Opportunity
Our client, a reputable and long-standing accountancy practice in East Anglia, is looking for a General Practice Senior to join their growing team in Bury St Edmunds. With nearly 100 years of heritage and over 150 employees across 10 regional offices, this firm offers a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where professionals can truly thrive.

This role is perfect for someone who is AAT qualified and/or ACA/ACCA part-qualified, with at least 3 years of general practice experience. Candidates qualified by experience are also encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing accounts and tax compliance work for a variety of clients (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies)
• Producing VAT returns and advising clients on cloud-based software like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Completing self-assessment and business tax returns, including capital gains and income from property
• Mentoring junior staff and reviewing work when appropriate
• Building strong client relationships and advising on financial processes and tax efficiency
• Engaging with both senior staff and clients to drive excellent service delivery

What You'll Bring

• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory accounts prep
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software
• High attention to detail and clear communication skills
• A self-motivated approach and the ability to work to deadlines
• Ideally, experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Working Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Flexible start/finish times around core hours (10am - 4pm)

What's in It for You?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 1 extra at Christmas (34 days total)
• Hybrid working model (2-3 office days post-probation)
• Generous study support + exam bonuses
  (including £2,000 upon full qualification!)
• Flexible hours and work-life balance
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio + more)
• Enhanced maternity pay and sick leave
• Income protection & life assurance (4x salary)
• Regular team socials, inter-office activities, and firm-wide celebrations

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that truly invests in its people.

Interested in learning more? Apply now or reach out to arrange a confidential chat!

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