Senior Accountant - Commercial Role with Leadership Path

TEC Partners Limited; Martlesham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is partnering with a Colchester-based business to recruit a Senior Accountant. The role blends practice-style client work with commercial business involvement, offering a clear path to a senior leadership position as the company grows.

Requirements include ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE, strong technical accounting skills, and proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel. You will work closely with the Director, mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality client

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with strong practice experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to communicate confidently with clients
• Commercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers
• Experience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients
• Strong systems knowledge including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts and year-end accounts
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them with commercial and strategic decisions
• Working closely with clients to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies
• Supporting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Building strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Working closely with the Director on operational and business growth initiatives
• Gradually taking on increased responsibility as the role evolves into a senior leadership position

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Xero

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

TEC Partners Limited is partnering with a Colchester-based business to recruit a Senior Accountant. The role blends practice-style client work with commercial business involvement, offering a clear path to a senior leadership position as the company grows.

Requirements include ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE, strong technical accounting skills, and proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel. You will work closely with the Director, mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality client