Senior Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ipswich. Candidates will support a diverse client portfolio while collaborating closely with the firm's ambitious founder. Ideal candidates will have experience in accountancy practices and strong communication skills, with a focus on career growth and strategic client relations. This position offers full study support for professional qualifications and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Full study support for ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications

Free parking

Performance-related bonuses

Supportive culture

Uncapped progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or practice-trained candidates.
• Experience resolving queries and adding value.
• Ability to review work for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and management reports for clients.
• Support Finance Director services and provide strategic advice.
• Review work from junior colleagues for accuracy.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified, finalist, newly qualified or QBE

Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation and management reporting

Confident communicator

Ability to build trusted relationships

Ambitious with a drive to grow

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN is delighted to be partnering with an exciting and expanding firm in Ipswich to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's looking for something different from the traditional practice role, offering a laid-back yet professional environment, the chance to get involved in more complex, hands-on work, and the ability to shape your career around your ambitions.

Since opening around 10 years ago, the firm has gone from strength to strength, building a fantastic reputation and a loyal client base. Their unique selling point lies in the breadth of services they provide. Alongside delivering the full range of accountancy services you'd expect from a practice, they also offer Finance Director services for clients who want more than just compliance, providing strategic insights and working in true partnership with businesses to support their growth.

As Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of clients while working closely with the ambitious founder, who has exciting plans for the future. This is a brand-new position created due to growth, giving you the rare opportunity to shape the role around you, your interests, and your progression goals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts and management reports for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Supporting the delivery of Finance Director services, providing clients with strategic advice and insight
• Working closely with business owners and decision-makers to resolve queries and add value
• Reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Getting involved in process improvements and advising clients on efficiencies
• Playing an active role in the firm's growth and contributing ideas for the future

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified, finalist, newly qualified or QBE
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, or practice-trained candidates who have since moved into industry (and are considering a return)
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation and management reporting
• A confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships with clients
• Someone ambitious, with the drive to grow alongside the firm

Benefits

• Full study support for ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications (your choice)
• Free parking
• Two performance-related bonuses per year, plus commission opportunities
• A refreshing, supportive culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Uncapped progression opportunities with a clear route to grow alongside the firm

If you're looking for a new and refreshing challenge in practice, where no two days are the same and you'll be truly valued as part of a growing firm, this could be the perfect fit. For more details, please contact Annie today.

Salary is dependent on experience.