Senior Accountant St Edmunds

A well‑established and growing Bury St Edmunds based accountancy practice recruiting a Senior Accountant to join its thriving team.

Bury St Edmunds, Independent practice

£35,000 - £45,000

Rightly proud of its reputation as an established firm within the area, this role welcomes an experienced Senior Accountant who is technically strong, enjoys a varied workload and is keen to build on client interaction.

With healthy growth, this firm offers a stable environment and the opportunity to build on current skills and experience. This is a genuinely exciting role working across an eclectic client base within a close‑knit team.

• Preparing and completing year‑end statutory accounts
• Completion/review of personal and corporate tax computations (SA100 & CT600)
• Client management accounting support
• Review and submission of VAT returns
• Client bookkeeping and review of bookkeeping responsibilities
• Liaising directly with clients and handling queries professionally – building relationships for the future

• Ideally fully ACCA/ACA qualified or late‑stage student; however, QBE applications considered for appropriate experience.
• 4+ years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing and liaising with multiple clients across sectors.
• Supervisory/Team Leader experience beneficial for review and oversight of juniors.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills – natural diligence and organised approach.
• Confidence working with varied workloads and requirements – deadline‑oriented and calm under pressure.
• Technical awareness and a keenness to build on technical understanding.
• Previous experience with accounting systems, especially Xero, Quick Books, and Free Agent.

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Office based working with hybrid working considered after a qualifying period.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A modern supportive environment with an innovative approach.
• A team‑orientated environment where staff welfare is a real focus.
• Onsite parking.