Job Description:

Senior Accountant

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Full-time (Semi-hybrid working considered for the right candidate)

About the Role

An established and rapidly expanding accountancy practice based in Braintree,  Essex is looking to appoint an experienced and fully qualified Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant who enjoys managing a varied portfolio of clients, building strong client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. The successful candidate will play a key role within a busy and successful private practice, contributing to its continued growth and high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Producing management accounts for clients.
• Providing clients with proactive accounting and business advice.
• Supervising, supporting and reviewing the work of junior members of the team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Please note: This role does not involve preparing personal tax returns.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy private practice (essential).
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and management accounts.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous, although not essential, provided you can reliably commute to the Chelmsford office.
• Experience working with a diverse SME client base.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Semi-hybrid working available for the right candidate.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a successful and rapidly expanding accountancy practice.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role with exposure to a broad portfolio of clients.

If you are a qualified practice accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and ambitious firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.