Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager

blusource; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Social events

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Free parking

Job summary

Blusource is recruiting for a Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager role with a leading employer in the region, offering hybrid working and flexible hours. The position focuses on preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, and delivering proactive advisory services to clients.

You'll work with a friendly team, benefit from strong study support and regular salary reviews to reward performance, with excellent opportunities to progress within a well-regarded practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in practice.
• Part-qualified considered if ample experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise year-end financial statements for SMEs, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for directors, owners and partners.
• Provide proactive tax and accounting advice to clients on tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients.
• Assist in improving internal processes, systems and technology to enhance efficiency and workflow.
• Ensure client files and working papers comply with ICAEW guidelines and practice standards.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in practice

Job description

We are actively recruiting for an exciting job opportunity with a leading employer and accountancy firm close to Huntingdon, Peterborough, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Available at a Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager level, the salary level is open, dependent on experience and this firm offer flexible hours, great offices, strong study support, plus regular career development and salary rise reviews, aimed to reward and keep their best staff.

The office location means this role is commutable from locations such as St Ives, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Ely, and Kettering, especially given the hybrid working and flexibility on offer, with a couple of days a week from home available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and finalise year-end financial statements for small and medium-sized Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for directors, business owners, partners, and associated individuals.
• Provide proactive, value-added advice to clients on tax efficiency, accounting systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner via email, telephone, and in-person meetings.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional services to existing clients, supporting overall business growth.
• Assist in implementing and improving internal processes, systems, and technology to enhance efficiency and workflow.
• Ensure all client files and working papers are prepared and maintained in line with ICAEW guidelines and internal practice standards.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, including changes in legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.
• Adhere to firm policies on confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct at all times.
• Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients.
• Work collaboratively with the bookkeeping team and assist with ad hoc assignments, including management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the partners and ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience in practice. We would consider someone who is part-qualified if they have ample experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in-line with market rate.
• 21 days of annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Pension scheme to support your future
• Hybrid working for greater flexibility and balance - up to 2 days a week from home
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular social events to connect and celebrate with the team
• A friendly, professional team to work alongside
• A positive culture that promotes a strong work-life balance
• Regular opportunities to undertake additional CPD alongside any formal studies, together with excellent in-house training opportunities
• Opportunity to progress and develop your career within a well-respected practice
• Free parking