Accounts Senior

Role Overview

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a well-established organisation based in Essex
. This role sits within the Accountancy sector and offers the chance to work with a varied client portfolio while developing your technical skills within a supportive and progressive environment.

• Preparing statutory accounts for a variety of entities including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and group structures
• Completing and reviewing VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments, and management accounts
• Ensuring assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines
• Reviewing work, resolving queries, and producing high-quality final files
• Supporting outsourced accounting processes, including reviewing completed work and handling queries
• Supervising junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to maintain high standards
• Keeping managers and senior stakeholders updated on client matters, risks, and opportunities
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve technical queries
• Maintaining accurate records, including time recording and workflow updates
• Keeping up to date with professional development requirements and technical changes
• Identifying opportunities to enhance client services and strengthen relationships

• Previous experience working within a client-facing accounts role
• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a range of business types
• Good understanding of VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts processes
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and colleagues
• Good IT skills and the ability to adapt to different systems and processes
• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial due to occasional client visits

• Salary package of approximately £37,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Flexible and agile working options
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Career development opportunities within a growing business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• Paid birthday leave
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced family leave benefits

This Accounts Senior opportunity provides an excellent platform for someone looking to progress their career within a forward-thinking Accountancy business in Essex
. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch to explore the next step in your career.