Senior Accountant

Service Service Employment Agency Limited; East Runton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Study support

25 Days holiday

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Service Service Employment Agency Limited is seeking a Senior Accountant for a well-established Chartered Accountancy firm in Norfolk. The role involves handling a diverse client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and delivering tax and advisory services with a hands-on, client-focused approach.

You will supervise junior staff, liaise with clients, and ensure timely delivery in line with UK regulations.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Or part qualified with at least 3 years' experience as a manager running a client portfolio
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in UK accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and HMRC systems.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and IRIS or similar.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of small to medium-sized business clients across various sectors.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare and submit corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and personal tax returns.
• Oversee bookkeeping and management accounts prepared by junior staff.
• Assist clients with HMRC queries, compliance, and tax planning.
• Provide general business advice and support to clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing training and reviewing their work.
• Liaise with clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Ensure work is completed in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

ACA / ACCA Qualified

Education

ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Job description

My client is a well-established and respected Chartered Accountancy firm with offices throughout Norfolk, this particular position is in the North-East of Norfolk, close to the coast. As part of their continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their well established and experienced team of accountancy professionals.

My client is dedicated to providing comprehensive financial solutions to businesses and individuals. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional accounting services, they strive to ensure clients' financial success and compliance within UK regulations.

The firm provide a variety of services which includes Auditing, Statutory Accounts, Bookkeeping, VAT Returns, Management Accounts and Tax advisory.

Due to the highly varied client base in which the firm support, the successful candidate will develop great exposure across all areas of accounting and business advisory experience.

This is a hands-on role suitable for a qualified accountant with experience in practice, who is confident managing a diverse client portfolio including review work and providing a high level of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing a portfolio of small to medium-sized business clients across various sectors.

Prepare and review statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Prepare and submit corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and personal tax returns.

Oversee bookkeeping and management accounts prepared by junior staff.

Assist clients with HMRC queries, compliance, and tax planning.

Provide general business advice and support to clients.

Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing training and reviewing their work.

Liaise with clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Ensure work is completed in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).

Or part qualified with at least 3 years' experience as a manager running a client portfolio

Minimum 3-5 years' experience in UK accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and HMRC systems.

Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and IRIS or similar.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

A proactive and client-focused approach.

Desirable Requirements:

Previous exposure to client onboarding and practice development.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000.00
• Free Parking
• Study support
• 25 Days plus statutory holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week (office based) 9:00-17:30 or 8:30-17:00 (flex)