Senior Accountant | Top 20 Firm | Colchester
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant in Essex seeking an impactful role within the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy practice? Looking for a flexible schedule (full-time 36 hours or part-time 28 hours across 4 days), clear career development, and direct exposure to an ambitious portfolio of SMEs and corporate groups?
About the Firm
This dynamic Top 20 Firm of business advisors and accountants boasts over 30 years of industry experience supporting high-growth SMEs, ambitious entrepreneurs, and large corporate groups. Renowned for its rapid national expansion and solution-focused culture, the practice delivers comprehensive accounting, tax, and strategic business advisory services across a wide geographic footprint.
Responsibilities
- Producing financial statements and statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and corporate groups.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for a dedicated client portfolio, nurturing strong working relationships and delivering high-quality advice.
- Managing individual workflows to ensure all accounting assignments are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns while ensuring ongoing compliance with statutory tax requirements.
- Maintaining up-to-date working knowledge of UK accounting standards, FRS 102, and evolving tax regulations.
- Adopting a collaborative, hands-on approach to support the wider team and ensure key department deadlines are met.
As a Senior Accountant you will:
- Be AAT / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) with at least 5 years of experience in a UK public practice environment.
- Demonstrate proven technical expertise across accounts preparation, VAT compliance, and corporate tax matters.
- Possess advanced proficiency in cloud accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Exhibit strong organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Display excellent written and verbal communication skills, feeling confident in direct client-facing engagements.
What You’ll Receive
- Flexible working policy offering full-time (36 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 28 hours across 4 days).
- Group Life Assurance policy providing 4x annual salary benefit.
- Access to an employee rewards portal offering cashback and retail vouchers on everyday purchases.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential health and wellbeing support.
- Structured Employee Referral Bonus scheme for introducing new talent.
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