Senior Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This role provides the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while ensuring high-quality service and compliance. The firm values growth through training and a supportive work culture, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or QBE.
• Experience in practice with diverse clients.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts and tax returns for various industries.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Support junior team members with training and reviews.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Proactivity

Organisational Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

NXTGEN is working closely with a forward-thinking and fast-growing Accountancy Practice in Ipswich to recruit a Senior Accountant, as the firm continues to expand during a sustained period of growth. This is a fantastic time to join a modern and ambitious team that places real value on its people, clients, and culture. With continued investment in technology, training, and career development, the practice offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and progress at your own pace.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to a broad portfolio of clients, helping them understand their finances and make strategic decisions. Whether you're already managing a portfolio or ready to step into that responsibility, there's plenty of scope to grow within the role. You'll be exposed to a mix of compliance and advisory work and will be encouraged to get involved in shaping the future direction of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end accounts, tax returns, and other compliance tasks for a range of clients across different industries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and main point of contact.
• Support junior team members through training, development, and reviewing their work.
• Assist clients with their move to cloud-based platforms, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Represent the firm at local events and explore opportunities to grow the client portfolio.

What the client is looking for:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or QBE.
• Background in practice with experience working with a range of clients.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, or similar cloud-based accounting software.
• Comfortable managing client relationships and delivering a high level of service.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you're looking to join a collaborative firm where people come first, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to speak with you. For more information, please contact Annie today.

Salary dependent on experience.