Senior Accountant

Aether Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Our client, a reputable Firm of Chartered Accountants based near Bury St Edmunds, seeks an ACA/ACCA qualified Senior Accountant. You’ll lead statutory accounts for diverse clients, assist with cash flow, VAT returns and tax planning, and supervise junior staff. This is a client-facing role with strong progression opportunities.

Ideal candidate will have 4+ years UK practice experience and be near qualification. Flexible working and an attractive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified (or nearing qualification).
• Minimum of 4 years experience at a UK accountancy firm.
• Extensive experience of preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
• Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting.
• Completing / reviewing VAT returns.
• Preparing tax returns.
• Assisting clients with day to day queries.
• Ad hoc project work.
• Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work.

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified (or near)

Job description

Our client is a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants based in a Bury St Edmunds. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.

The firm provides accountancy services to clients from a broad range of industries, which include: Health & Beauty, Luxury Retail, Energy, Property and HNWI's.

Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include:

• Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting
• Completing / reviewing VAT returns
• Preparing tax returns
• Assisting clients with day to day queries
• Ad hoc project work
• Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work

The ideal candidate will currently be working as an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant at a small / medium sized practice. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Be ACCA / ACA qualified (or close to qualifying)
• Have a minimum of 4 years experience at a UK accountancy firm
• Have extensive experience of preparing year end accounts under FRS 102

Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package.

If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience.