Senior Cloud Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior Cloud Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role involves hands-on support in finance operations, mentoring junior staff, and opportunities for professional development within an expanding firm. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and strong emphasis on career growth.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Regular in-house training and mentoring

Monthly team socials

Beautiful, modern office space

Emphasis on career development and internal promotion

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Accounts or Cloud Accounting.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping tasks for varied clients.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and cash flow reports.
• Support junior team members and assist with cloud accounting projects.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing

Cloud Accounting

Bookkeeping

Education

AAT qualified

Working towards ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

NXTGEN are thrilled to be partnering with a forward-thinking Accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Senior Cloud Accountant for one of their growing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, fast-growing firm that's making a real mark across East Anglia and wider offices. With a rapidly expanding client base, this firm offers the variety and exposure you don't often find locally, working with some truly unique and interesting businesses.

As Senior Cloud Accountant, you'll be joining a dynamic and experienced team in a modern office environment, working closely with approachable & experienced Partners. You'll be the go-to for your portfolio of clients, providing hands-on support with their day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, and cash flow forecasting. You'll also take the lead on system reviews and implementations, helping clients get the best out of their digital accounting tools.

You'll be a key and valued member of the team, supporting junior staff and collaborating with Senior staff to resolve any technical or complex queries. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to grow in a firm that is not only expanding but genuinely prioritises your development, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and a clear path for progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage bookkeeping tasks for a portfolio of varied and fast-growing clients
• Prepare monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and cash flow reports
• Oversee all transactional duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Work closely with an experienced and highly thought of Partner, supporting on high value clients as well as with complex client queries
• Assist with cloud accounting reviews and implementation projects
• Support and mentor junior team members

What We're Looking For:

• QBE (who has extensive experience in either Accounts or Cloud Accounting), AAT qualified or working towards ACCA
• Experience working in an accountancy practice
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing roles
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel
• A passion for cloud accounting, eagerness to develop and takes pride in the quality of their work.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Regular in-house training and mentoring
• Monthly team socials
• Beautiful, modern office space
• Emphasis on career development and internal promotion
• Bonus scheme and private medical insurance etc

If you're ready to step into a role that offers real variety, ongoing support, and the chance to make a difference to clients and colleagues alike, we'd love to hear from you. For more details, please contact Annie today.