Senior Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accountant in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers £36,000 - £45,000 and combines accounts preparation, client interaction, and team leadership. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified with at least three years' experience. Responsibilities include preparation of accounts, tax returns, and leading projects. The role provides career development, hybrid working, and exposure to a diverse client base, all within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events and team-building activities

Medical cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Group life assurance

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in practice.
• Ability to build relationships and understand business needs.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Drafting personal and company tax returns and advisory work.
• Managing accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting.
• Liaising directly with clients to provide guidance and advice.
• Leading client projects including onsite audits.
• Mentoring junior staff and ensuring accurate work for review.
• Supporting delivery of advisory services.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication

Teamworking

Deadline management

Proactivity

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Job description

Senior Accountant
Bury St Edmunds
£36,000 - £45,000

A dynamic and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Senior or Assistant Accountant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant to take on a role that combines accounts preparation, client interaction, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will work closely with directors and client managers, often leading projects and onsite audit/accounts work, while developing a strong, practical understanding of accounting, tax, and advisory issues. This is a role for someone motivated, professional, and keen to grow within a supportive and proactive working environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Drafting personal and company tax returns, including supporting documentation, planning, and advisory work.
• Management accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting.
• Liaising directly with clients, understanding their business, accounting systems, and processes to provide guidance and advice.
• Leading or supporting client projects, including onsite audits and accounts work.
• Reviewing, managing, and mentoring junior staff, ensuring work is prepared accurately for director review.
• Supporting client managers and directors in delivering advisory services and business solutions.
• Handling client queries professionally and proactively.

Personal Requirements

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with a minimum of three years' relevant experience in practice.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work to deadlines.
• Enjoys a client-facing role with the ability to build relationships and understand business needs.
• Willing to develop technical knowledge and take on new responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exposure to a wide range of successful clients.
• Modern office environment and working practices.
• Social events and team-building activities.
• Medical cash plan.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Group life assurance.
• Paid volunteering day and charity involvement.

If you are an ambitious accountant looking for a role that offers both responsibility and development in a supportive environment, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.