Senior Accountant. LilyLifestyle

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected and growing business in Colchester to recruit a Senior Accountant into a role that offers something genuinely different to the traditional practice market. This opportunity combines the variety and client exposure of practice with the commercial depth and hands‑on business involvement more commonly associated with industry.

The work is far more in-depth than a standard practice role, giving you the chance to broaden your exposure, strengthen your commercial understanding, and develop skills that could support a future move into industry leadership or even running your own practice.

The business has built a genuine family‑feel culture, led by a Director who truly puts people first and believes your life outside of work is just as important as your career. Joining initially as a Senior Accountant, you'll work closely with the Director and become an integral part of the business, with a clear progression pathway into a "right hand person" and Practice Manager‑style role as the company continues to grow.

This is a fantastic long‑term opportunity for someone ambitious who is looking for real progression and impact.

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts and year‑end accounts
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them with commercial and strategic decisions
• Working closely with clients to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies
• Supporting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Building strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Working closely with the Director on operational and business growth initiatives
• Gradually taking on increased responsibility as the role evolves into a senior leadership position

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with strong practice experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to communicate confidently with clients
• Enjoys getting to know clients and delivering a high‑quality service
• Commercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers
• Proactive individual who enjoys variety and takes ownership of their work
• Experience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients
• Ambitious and motivated by long‑term progression opportunities
• Strong systems knowledge including Xero, Quick Books, Sage, and Excel

If you're looking for a role that offers something different to the traditional practice route, while providing genuine progression, commercial exposure, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, people‑focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Annie today.