Senior Cloud Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy firm in England is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a modern, tech-led team. The role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, overseeing bookkeeping tasks, and delivering accurate financial information. Candidates should have strong experience, be AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, and be confident with accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. This position offers a hybrid working model, ample annual leave, and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Hybrid working policy

Performance based bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Regular in-house training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in an accountancy practice required.
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and oversee bookkeeping tasks.
• Confident working with accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client queries and ensure deadlines are met.
• Produce monthly management accounts and associated working papers.
• Prepare and submit CIS and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management accounting

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Education

AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA

Job description

NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a forward-thinking and ambitious accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a rare opportunity in the local market and a chance to join a modern, tech-led firm whose employees and clients are truly at the heart of what they do. With a rapidly growing portfolio and an energetic, collaborative team, in this new Senior Accountant position you will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, including those with more complex needs not often seen in the local market.

If you're keen to upskill, provide a high quality service to clients, and be part of a developing high performing team, this Senior Accountant role offers the perfect blend of hands on technical work and valuable client interaction. You'll work closely with a highly experienced and down to earth Partner, and as the Senior Accountant you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting digital transformation projects, and ensuring clients receive timely, insightful advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support on a broad client portfolio, managing day-to-day queries and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee general bookkeeping and produce monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and associated working papers.
• Prepare and submit CIS and VAT returns, dealing confidently with HMRC queries.
• Cashflow management and preparing accurate forecasts.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing feedback and developing their technical confidence.
• Support clients with the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and their representatives.

What the client is looking for:

• QBE with strong relevant experience, AAT qualified, or currently studying towards ACCA.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, with sound knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounting.
• Confident working with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Excel.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and keen to be part of a fast paced, high growth team.
• Demonstrated ability to review work and support junior colleagues.

What's on Offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Hybrid working policy supporting a healthy work life balance.
• Performance based bonus scheme.
• Regular in house training, mentoring, and full support with professional qualifications.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A friendly, inclusive team with regular social events and monthly team treats.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be a valued member of a forward-thinking team, with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and make a real impact, this Senior Accountant position could be the perfect next step. For more details or a confidential chat, please contact Annie today.

Salary dependent on experience.