At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements, manage client engagements, and mentor junior staff.
- Company: Established public accounting firm in Bedford with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Pathway to permanent placement, diverse client exposure, and career progression.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace promoting diversity and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the accounting field.
- Qualifications: CPA designation and recent public practice experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client, a continually growing and well-established public accounting firm located in Bedford, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in a highly visible client-facing role reporting directly to the Partners. This opportunity is initially a maternity leave coverage role, with a strong pathway to permanent placement and long-term growth within the firm. It is ideal for a CPA coming from a small to mid-sized public practice environment who enjoys diverse exposure working with owner-managed businesses and non-profits and is looking for long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities for the Job:
- Prepare and review Compilation engagement files and financial statements under ASPE
- Prepare and review T1 personal, T2 corporate, and other related tax filings
- Meet directly with year-end clients to provide accounting, tax, and business advice
- Supervise and support bookkeeping team members
- Review reconciliations, working papers, and adjusting journal entries
- Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines concurrently
- Liaise with CRA and other regulatory bodies as required
- Identify tax planning opportunities and value-added client solutions
- Support onboarding of new clients and cloud-based accounting processes
- Contribute to workflow improvements and operational efficiencies
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Experience & Attributes for Success:
- CPA designation required
- Recent public practice experience within a small to mid-sized firm environment
- Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView, TaxPrep or Cantax, QuickBooks Online, and Excel is an asset
- Technically strong with sound professional judgment and attention to detail
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven ability to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced public practice environment
- Experience mentoring or supervising bookkeeping or junior staff is considered an asset
If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.
Senior Accountant in Bedford employer: Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing
Join a well-established public accounting firm in Bedford that values diversity and inclusion, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions are recognised. As a Senior Accountant, you'll enjoy meaningful client interactions, opportunities for professional growth, and the potential for long-term career progression within a supportive environment focused on mentorship and operational efficiency.
Contact Details:
Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing Recruitment Team
