Senior Accountant

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual bonus & incentive schemes

Regular pay reviews

Clear progression plans with ongoing培训

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Northampton practice. The role involves hands-on accounts preparation, management accounts, and mentoring junior staff with a focus on client service and accuracy.

You will work with Sage and IRIS, reporting to Partners, and contribute to the delivery of tax and accounting services across diverse clients.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist level).
• Experienced in practice (essential).
• Ideally with experience using CCH, Xero, and other cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Accounts prep for various client types.
• Monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Workflow oversight and planning.
• Client review meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Accounts prep

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)

Tools

CCH

Xero

IRIS

Job description

Senior Accountant – Northampton

REF: 236973053 Salary: £40K - 50K (Depending on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Northampton

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading independent accountancy firm in Northampton for a Senior Accountant with solid experience in practice and an eye on career progression.

Why this firm?

This is one of the largest independent practices in the region — and it’s continuing to grow. Known for its friendly and modern environment, this firm offers a strong mix of variety, career support, and long‑term opportunity.

What’s on offer?

• Flexible working
• Annual bonus & incentive schemes
• Regular pay reviews
• Clear progression plans with ongoing internal and external training
• On‑site parking
• Regular social events
• Employer pension contributions

About the role

You’ll be working closely with a broad range of clients — from sole traders and partnerships to OMBs, larger businesses, and HNWIs. This is a hands‑on role in a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

You’ll report directly to the Partners and play a vital role in the delivery of accounts and tax services using tools like Sage and IRIS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts prep for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and charities
• Monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Workflow oversight and planning
• Client review meetings
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Who we’re looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist level)
• Experienced in practice (essential)
• Ideally with experience using CCH, Xero, and other cloud accounting software
• Someone confident, motivated, and ready to take the next step in their career