20th May, 2026
Semi‑Senior / Senior Accountant (Part Time)
£28,000–£40,000 pro rata
Colchester, Growing multi-site independent firm, office based (Audit experience a bonus)
A well‑established Colchester based accountancy practice is seeking a Semi‑Senior or Senior Accountant (or mixed Accounts & Audit professional) to join its growing team on a part-time basis.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for reduced hours and who has 3+ years’ experience as a semi-senior, or is currently a Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge. Hours can flexible, including school hours, or full days over a reduced week (2-4 days)
This is a great firm with wider national presence and therefore plenty to offer in terms of development and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare / review year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
- Draft statutory financial statements in line with FRS 102 and 101.
- Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
- Preparing, review and submission of VAT returns
- Liaising directly with clients and handling queries professionally
- Exposure to audit work would be a benefit if a combined audit/accounts journey is your focus
- AAT Level 4 qualified or ACCA / ACA part‑qualified or qualified (QBE also considered)
- 3+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice with a confidence across accounts and tax
- Experience managing multiple client files and liaising directly with clients
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills – a natural diligence and organised approach
- Audit experience (not essential)
- Confidence working with varied workloads and requirements
- Previous experience with accounting systems such as: Xero, Quickbooks, CCH, Sage
- A competitive salary of between £28,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
- Study support and ongoing professional development where required
- A close knit and well-established team for support and guidance
- Please note: this is an office based role with no hybrid working offered so applicants must be a commutable distance to Colchester
- Please note, we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.
