Senior Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm in the UK seeks a Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant for a remote role. This position involves managing client portfolios, preparing year-end accounts, and supporting junior team members. The firm values modern practices and offers a flexible working environment, ideal for self-motivated candidates with strong cloud accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based accounting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Advise clients while building strong working relationships.
• Support junior members and improve internal processes.

Skills

Cloud accounting software

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist, or fully qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

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Job Title: Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant – Chartered Practice

Location: Remote (with occasional office contact)

About the Client

We're working exclusively with one of the most forward-thinking and modern chartered accountancy practices in the UK. Fully digitalised and embracing flexible working, this is a firm that’s redefining what it means to be an accountant in today’s market. They combine deep technical knowledge with a fresh, client-focused approach — and they’re now looking to strengthen their team with the addition of a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running, take real ownership of their work, and help drive the business forward during a key growth phase.

The Role

As a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, supporting them with year-end accounts, tax, VAT, and cloud accounting. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, well-versed in practice life, and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, tech-led environment.

This is a perfect fit for someone who’s looking for a flexible, remote-first role within a progressive firm that truly values initiative and modern thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a portfolio of SME clients
• Preparing corporation tax computations and VAT returns
• Producing management accounts and ad hoc reports
• Advising clients and building strong working relationships
• Supporting junior team members and reviewing work (if at senior level)
• Helping onboard new clients and refine internal processes
• Using cloud-based tools like Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext efficiently
• Playing an active role in improving systems and contributing ideas for ongoing development

What We’re Looking For

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist, or fully qualified
• Strong grasp of cloud-based accounting software and digital processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated and confident working remotely
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple client deadlines