Senior Accountant

AJ Chambers ®; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare and life cover

Access to external health & wellbeing support

Subsidised gym membership

Fully funded professional training

Free parking at all offices

Job summary

A progressive client-focused firm in the Northampton area is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide high-quality accounting and tax services to diverse clients. The role offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently ACA or ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or with equivalent practice experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounting and tax expected.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with clients and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts for a diverse range of entities.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Complete personal tax returns and assist with related queries.
• Oversee workflow planning across your portfolio.
• Conduct review meetings with clients for discussing results.
• Support, coach, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Technical knowledge in accounting and tax

Client communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

CCH

Job description

Associate Consultant at AJ Chambers

Salary – Up to £48,000 (DOE)

Workplace Type – Flexible Hybrid Working

Employment Type – Permanent | Full Time

Location – Northampton area

Role Summary

We are working with a progressive and client-focused firm of Chartered Accountants with offices across the East & Midlands region, who are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and charities.

You’ll work closely with clients, oversee workflow across your portfolio, and support junior colleagues while continuing to develop your own skills within a collaborative, modern practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts for a range of entities (Ltd companies, sole traders, partnerships, charities).
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Complete personal tax returns and assist with related queries.
• Oversee workflow planning across your portfolio.
• Conduct review meetings with clients to discuss results and next steps.
• Support, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional days.
• Birthday off.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and life cover.
• Access to external health & wellbeing support and subsidised gym membership.
• Fully funded professional training (for those still completing qualifications).
• Free parking at all offices.

Key Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or with equivalent practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounting and tax.
• Experience using software such as Xero and CCH (or willingness to learn).
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with clients and build trusted relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Collaborative mindset, ideally with experience mentoring junior staff.

Apply Today

If you’re an ambitious Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and supportive practice, please apply directly or contact Harry Watson at AJ Chambers for more information.