06th May, 2026
Practice Accountant - Mid tier firm
Chelmsford, Essex
£50,000 - £58,000
Are you an experienced Senior accounting professional looking to progress your career in a well sized and established accountancy practice? This highly successful and award winning Chelmsford based firm are now seeking a suitably qualified (ACA or ACCA) individual to take up a position that offers an excellent blend of accounts preparation, client engagement, and audit & advisory work whilst being able to develop and progress within a high-quality practice environment.
The Role
You'll manage your own client portfolio while working closely with a diverse mix of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and local organisations across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and prepare year-end statutory accounts in accordance with FRS 102-1A as well as computations for corporation tax returns
- Gain oversight of the production and delivery of monthly and quarterly management reporting
- Reviewing quarterly VAT returns in readiness for submission to the HMRC
- Participate in the firm's provision of audit services for in scope clients as well as tax planning as required
- Providing on‑going support and advice to clients
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards
- Contributing to a collaborative, supportive team culture
- ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3+ years' practice experience working for a UK firm in the capacity of Senior Accountant or Semi-Senior looking to step up.
- Confident in the provision of full year-end accounts and ideally audit related obligations
- Strong communication and client‑facing skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Organised, detail‑driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work
- £50,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Defined career development
- Exposure to an interesting and varied client base
- Regular salary reviews
