Senior Accountant; modern, collaborative, supportive, progressive firm

Do you have strong accounting systems experience and enjoy working in a modern, forward-thinking business? Are you looking for a role where you'll be genuinely valued, trusted with interesting clients, and given real opportunities to progress?

If you're experienced in preparing accounts, VAT returns and/or tax returns, and you've gained accountancy practice experience at some point during your career to date, this could be the perfect next step.

We're partnering with a highly respected and growing practice in a city in Suffolk to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. You will benefit from being with an independent, close-knit culture where teamwork, collaboration and individual contributions are truly recognised.

You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients that would typically be found within larger national firms, whilst benefiting from the personal, innovative and client-focused approach that sets this practice apart.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys client interaction, cloud accounting technology, advisory work and building long-term professional relationships.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients maintain the firms’ high level of service. Your role will include:

• Preparing management accounts and bespoke client reporting *
• Producing year-end statutory accounts and supporting working papers *
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including liaising with HMRC where required
• Processing and reviewing bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software
• Preparing and reviewing corporation and personal tax computations and returns *
• Building strong client relationships, acting as trusted adviser, key point of contact.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and services to clients
• Mentoring and supporting junior accountants within the team

* These can be taught if you possess solid experience in other areas

We're looking for someone who combines solid technical accounting knowledge with excellent systems skills and a proactive, client-focused approach.

You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Experience with in a UK accountancy practice environment either current or past
• Experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax returns – one can be taught if you demonstrate strong knowledge in other areas.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud accounting systems with proven experience using systems such as Xero, Iris and Dext (essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The confidence to manage client relationships and provide practical commercial advice
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members

As well as working in a high calibre team, for a highly reputable company you'll receive:

• A competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Modern systems and technology-driven processes
• A highly extensive benefits package
• The opportunity to join a firm that truly values its people

If you're looking for a Senior Accountant position where your expertise will be recognised, your career can progress, and you'll work alongside a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Natalie Harden at Reed for a confidential discussion and a faster response.