Senior Accountant privately owned progressive firm

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Ongoing training

Supportive leadership team

Long-term stability

Job summary

Reed Practice in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and provide practical, commercially focused advice. You will work closely with businesses of differing sizes, building lasting relationships and delivering first-class service.

As a primary client contact, you will prepare and review statutory accounts, business tax computations, and personal tax returns while mentoring junior team members and supporting audit assignments where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT qualification.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, tax computations and client returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Prepare business tax computations, partnership and personal tax returns.
• Act as main client contact and manage a portfolio of clients.
• Identify opportunities to support client growth and add value.
• Mentor junior team members and support audit assignments where needed.

Skills

AAT qualification

ACA or ACCA qualification advantageous

Experience in accountancy practice

Client-facing skills

Auditing experience beneficial

Education

AAT qualification (minimum)

ACA/ACCA advantageous

Job description

Feeling undervalued, looking for a career move in a firm that will offer challenges and progression?

If you're an experienced practice accountant seeking greater client exposure, a varied portfolio, and genuine opportunities for progression, this could be the perfect next step.

Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and long-established accountancy firm in Suffolk. Combining decades of success with a modern, forward-thinking approach, the firm has built an enviable reputation for delivering exceptional service while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for its team.

As part of their continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Accountant who can become a trusted adviser to clients and play a key role in the firm's future success.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of your own portfolio while building long-term relationships with clients and providing practical, commercially focused advice.

You'll work closely with businesses of varying sizes, helping them achieve their financial objectives while delivering a first-class service.

As a primary contact with your clients, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing business tax computations, partnership returns, and personal tax returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Managing and developing a portfolio of clients
• Identifying opportunities to support client growth and add value
• Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members
• Supporting audit assignments where required (experience beneficial but not essential)

About You -

• AAT qualification as a minimum, with ACA or ACCA qualification advantageous
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Knowledge of VAT, corporate tax, personal tax, and payroll
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of UK accounting standards
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Audit experience is welcome but not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
• Career progression within a growing and highly respected practice
• Diverse and engaging client work
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term stability and security

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety, client engagement, and clear progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.