Senior Accounting Associate

Team Overview

We’re an approximately 70-strong division of the firm’s Business Services team and we’re dedicated to providing the full complement of outsourced services that covers accounting and other administrative functions such as management accounting, financial statements, VAT and regulatory reporting for clients in the finance sector.

Role Overview

To provide quality accounting and cloud advisory services to clients within the Business Services Team with a particular focus on corporates and not-for-profit organisations.

What you will be doing

• Assisting the managers with a growing client portfolio, as well as carrying out all accounting work for a wide range of profit‑making organisations and charities in accordance with the firm’s and statutory procedures.
• Overseeing the planning, executing, completing and producing client‑ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
• Review management accounts, statutory accounts, and VAT returns for a wide range of organisations in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures.
• Take ownership of implementing accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) for clients.
• Provide training and support to the trainees within the team.
• Delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback and support as necessary, including being involved in development of junior staff.
• Deliver training sessions for junior members of the team throughout the year and provide the manager of the team with innovative adaptations to accounting methodologies to improve efficiencies.
• Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts and VAT returns, for example preparing working papers for management or statutory accounts.
• Recommend improvements to clients’ accounting systems and controls and assist clients whenever needed.
• Understand the specification of the assignment agreed with the client and report immediately to the Manager/Partner if this specification needs to be changed.
• Keep costs within budget wherever possible and report to the Manager/Partner as soon as agreed time/budget appears to be compromised.

What we’re looking for

• Be able to take ownership of an assignment and see it through to completion with the willingness to solve issues as and when they arise.
• Display ethical judgement.
• Able to take on responsibility; personable; conscientious; professional attitude; good work ethic; self‑motivated and pro‑active; multi‑tasker; able to work in a team; able to work to deadlines and under pressure within time budgets.

What you’ll bring

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A‑Levels as well as Level 6 (B) in GCSE Maths and English Language
• Experience of working within a practice for a minimum of 4 years
• Client facing experience
• Experience of reviewing statutory and management accounts and VAT returns for corporates
• Experience supporting and training junior team members
• Experience of delivering or operating cloud solutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, specifically an understanding of FRS102 (1A)
• Willingness to attend and be involved in networking events to grow the team’s client base

Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients. At Buzzacott, we’re committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit. We also have a firmly embedded approach to flexitime and support flexible working opportunities.

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the “Apply” button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to a member of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk. Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications. No agencies please.