Senior Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in Northampton is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver compliance and advisory services. The ideal candidate will manage a varied client portfolio, mentor junior staff, and have strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities including fully funded training and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

22 days + 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension

Private healthcare & life cover

Subsidised gym membership

Fully funded professional training

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice with strong technical knowledge.
• Confident communicating with clients at all levels.
• Ability to oversee workflow and plan work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services.
• Manage a varied client portfolio.
• Assist with training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Preparing year-end accounts

Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts

Completing personal tax returns

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

CCH

Xero

Job description

Senior Accountant - Growing Independent Practice Northampton £35,000 - £46,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be working with a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Northampton, who are now seeking a Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. As Senior Accountant, you will deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services across a broad range of clients, working closely with experienced colleagues in a supportive team environment.

Requirements:

• Preparing year-end accounts for Limited companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships & Charities
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Completing personal tax returns
• Overseeing workflow and planning work effectively
• Holding client review meetings and building strong relationships
• Assisting with training, development, and mentoring of junior staff

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or qualified by experience
• Experienced in an accountancy practice environment with strong technical knowledge
• Confident communicating with clients at all levels
• Familiar with CCH and Xero (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Flexible working options
• 22 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service) + birthday off
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare & life cover
• Subsidised gym membership
• Fully funded professional training
• Free parking on-site

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while supporting and developing junior team members.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.