Senior Accountant - Client-Facing & Cloud

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Varied client portfolio

Modern technology-driven practices

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a successful independent accounting firm in Suffolk to recruit a Senior Accountant for their outsourcing team. This role offers real client exposure, modern cloud-based systems, and a clear path to develop your career within a forward-thinking practice.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, produce management accounts and statutory returns, and mentor junior staff. Applicants should have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualifications (or qualified by experience) with UK practice

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment; either current or previously
• Experience preparing management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and tax returns
• Strong knowledge of cloud accounting software, including systems such as Xero, IRIS and Dext
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage client relationships confidently and professionally

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and tailored financial reports for clients
• Producing year-end statutory accounts and supporting documentation
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including liaising with HMRC when required
• Maintaining and reviewing bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations and returns
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients as their key point of contact
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Skills

Client relationship management

Cloud accounting

Tax computations

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualification or by experience

Tools

Xero

IRIS

Dext

Job description

Reed is partnering with a successful independent accounting firm in Suffolk to recruit a Senior Accountant for their outsourcing team. This role offers real client exposure, modern cloud-based systems, and a clear path to develop your career within a forward-thinking practice.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, produce management accounts and statutory returns, and mentor junior staff. Applicants should have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualifications (or qualified by experience) with UK practice