Senior Accountant / Team Leader

Anonymous; Great Notley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Funding for professional quals

Private healthcare

Career progression

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

Anonymous, based in Braintree, is seeking an Accounts Senior / Team Leader to oversee a small team and manage a client portfolio. You will take responsibility for statutory accounts, VAT and Corporation Tax, while ensuring deadlines and high-quality output.

You will support two junior colleagues, review work, and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to overall service delivery and continuous improvement in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in practice.
• Strong background as Accounts Senior or similar.
• Solid experience preparing statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Experience with Corporation Tax compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to review others’ work.
• Strong client communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns and related computations.
• Review and manage the work of two team members.
• Plan workloads and ensure client work is completed on time and accurately.
• Monitor workflow and flag potential deadline issues early.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Support the wider practice with other duties as needed.

Skills

Portfolio management

Statutory accounts

VAT returns

Corporation Tax

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Accounts Senior / Team Leader

Location: Braintree

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time hours

About the Role

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Senior / Team Leader to join a progressive and forward-thinking accountancy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior who is ready to take the next step in their career and assume responsibility not only for their own portfolio of clients, but also for supporting and overseeing the work of two other members of the team.

The successful candidate will be an organised, diligent and commercially aware accountant who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines and providing an excellent level of service to clients.

A key part of the role will be ensuring that work is planned, prioritised and completed within agreed client deadlines, whilst managing your own portfolio effectively and overseeing the workflow and output of the wider POD.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters.
• Preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Preparation of Corporation Tax returns and associated computations.
• Reviewing and managing the work completed by two members of the team.
• Planning workloads and ensuring that all client work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Monitoring workflow across the team and identifying potential deadline issues at an early stage.
• Providing guidance, support and constructive feedback to junior members of the team.
• Reviewing work to ensure it meets the required standards of accuracy and quality.
• Liaising directly with clients and developing strong, professional working relationships.
• Dealing with client queries and providing practical accounting support and advice where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the wider practice with other duties typically expected of an experienced Accounts Senior

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, diligent and reliable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure that nothing is allowed to slip through the net.

You will need to be confident managing your own client portfolio and comfortable taking responsibility for ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.

Importantly, you will also have the ability to manage and coordinate the work of others. This isn't simply a supervisory title — we are looking for someone who can take ownership of the teams workload, allocate and monitor work effectively, support colleagues and make sure client deadlines are consistently achieved.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within accountancy practice / private practice.
• A strong background as an Accounts Senior or similar.
• ACA or ACCA qualification (ideally fully qualified).
• Solid experience preparing statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Experience with Corporation Tax compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A meticulous approach and strong attention to detail.
• The confidence to review and manage other people's work.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

What the Role Offers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking practice where people are encouraged to develop, take responsibility and build a long-term career.

The benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fully funded professional qualifications and ongoing development
• Private healthcare scheme
• A progressive and supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• A varied and interesting client portfolio

The Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Senior who is looking for more responsibility, greater ownership of their client portfolio and the opportunity to develop their leadership skills