Senior Accountant – Northampton

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Annual bonus and incentive schemes

Ongoing professional development and培训

On-site parking

Regular social events

Pension contributions

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant in Northampton to join a growing, well-regarded firm. The role involves supporting a Partner, managing SME client portfolios, and advancing advisory work while maintaining balance with work-life commitments.

You should be ACA/ACCA qualified (or a finalist) with a general practice background and experience handling audit, accounting and tax for owner-managed businesses.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with a General Practice background.
• Experience handling audit, accounting and tax for small Owner Managed Businesses.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to future growth of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients alongside a Partner.
• Preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Assisting in business advisory work and future development of the firm.
• Audit experience would be beneficial but is a minor part of the role.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit experience beneficial

People mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Finalist status (ACCA/ACCA)

Job description

Permanent, Northampton

REF: -1023052058 Salary: £c45K depending on experience

Senior Accountant – Northampton – c£45K

A rare opportunity to join an established, modern firm with a strong reputation for internal promotion. Due to ongoing growth, the firm is looking to recruit an ambitious ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with the potential to take on management responsibilities and grow with the firm.

What’s On Offer

• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday
• Annual bonus and incentive schemes
• Ongoing professional development and training
• On-site parking
• Regular social events
• Pension contributions

The Role

You’ll work closely with a Partner and be involved in managing a portfolio of SME clients — typically sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Supporting the Partner in managing client relationships
• Preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work
• Helping to supervise and mentor junior team members
• Assisting in the future development of the firm, including business advisory work and (eventually) business development
• Audit is a minor part of the role so audit experience would be beneficial.

About You

You will be ACA / ACCA qualified ( or a finalist ) with a General Practice background and have experience in dealing with the audit, accounting and tax requirements for small Owner Managed Businesses. The audit side is essential though not a major part of the role.

There is flexibility in the role and the firm can accommodate a finalist looking for a step up to senior level or an experienced senior. It is a varied and interesting role which will provide considerable client exposure and also the opportunity to get involved in business advisory work.

Experience in business development with the ability to maintain and develop the client base within the firm would be useful, but if you do not have this experience, the enthusiasm to be involved in business development would be of interest and mentoring will be provided.

This is a rare opportunity to join the firm at this level so if the opportunity is of interest and you have the right profile for the role please contact us so we can discuss your suitability further.

The final salary offered will depend on the current level of experience and ability of the successful applicant.

This is a great time to join a growing firm where you can make your mark and progress your career — without compromising work-life balance.

Important Information

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. This firm is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Relevant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice is essential.