Senior Accountant

Empression Technologies LLC; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Kent is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients. The role emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working, and responsibilities include delivering accurate accounts, mentoring juniors, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have at least 4 years in UK accountancy with ACA or ACCA qualifications.

Benefits

Flexitime

Regular team socials

Study support for ACCA/ACA

Clear progression routes

Protected work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience with cloud accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients.
• Deliver accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping services.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Cloud accounting software

Organizational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (fully or part)

Job description

Looking for a new challenge where your expertise is recognised—and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised?

We’re working with a well-established, growth-minded accountancy practice that’s been supporting owner-managed businesses across Kent and the South East since the 1990s. They pride themselves on an open, friendly culture where quality work and life outside the office carry equal weight. With modern cloud-based systems, collaborative leadership and genuine trust, you’ll find the freedom to deliver your best work… without the long-hours culture.

BENEFITS

• £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Protected Work/Life Balance – Realistic workloads and a leadership team that actively guards your personal time
• Hybrid Working – Split your week between home and a bright, easily accessible Kent office (free parking provided)
• Flexitime – Start early or late to suit the school run or dodge rush hour
• Regular team socials, study support if finishing ACCA/ACA, and clear progression routes
• Plus a range of additional perks to support your wellbeing and growth

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to an Associate Director, you’ll manage a varied portfolio of SME clients and steer a small team to deliver accurate accounts, VAT and bookkeeping services. You’ll combine hands-on review work with mentoring and workflow planning, keeping client relationships front and centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own a client portfolio of limited companies (including groups), sole traders and partnerships
• Management and delivery of accounts assignments for Limited Companies (including groups), Sole Traders and Partnerships from both balanced systems including cloud-based software and incomplete records
• Produce draft corporation and business tax computations with supporting analysis
• Oversee VAT returns and day-to-day bookkeeping processes
• Budget and schedule assignments, matching capacity to deadlines
• Lead, delegate and review work of junior and outsourced colleagues
• Deliver clear, timely advice to clients and support Partners on ad-hoc projects

ABOUT YOU

• 4+ years in UK accountancy practice (essential)
• ACA or ACCA fully or part qualified (essential)
• Confident managing multiple client relationships and mentoring teammates
• Adept with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
• Natural organiser who balances detail with deadline awareness
• Positive, collaborative and keen to champion a healthier work culture