Senior Practice Accountant | Leadership Path to Partner

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Practice, Colchester's well-regarded independent accountancy firm, seeks an experienced Practice Senior Accountant to join a collaborative team. You’ll deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, mentoring juniors and building strong client relationships.

The role offers a clear path toward senior leadership, combining technical accounting with client interaction, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a stable firm.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or in training in practice with UK regulations
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation under FRS 102 1A
• VAT awareness; payroll experience is advantageous
• Experience using cloud accounting software (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks)

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted business partner to clients providing accounting, tax and advisory support
• Prepare year-end accounts, corporation tax and self-assessment tax, with VAT
• Mentor and develop junior staff and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Client communication

Cloud accounting

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification in practice

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Reed Practice, Colchester's well-regarded independent accountancy firm, seeks an experienced Practice Senior Accountant to join a collaborative team. You’ll deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, mentoring juniors and building strong client relationships.

The role offers a clear path toward senior leadership, combining technical accounting with client interaction, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a stable firm.