Senior Accountant - successful Practice

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established, independent accountancy practice located on the outskirts of Ipswich serving businesses across the Suffolk and Norfolk region. Built from the ground up, the firm has earned an excellent reputation as a trusted adviser, delivering high-quality compliance services alongside insightful commercial support.

With a loyal, experienced team and a strong culture of collaboration, the firm is now entering an exciting phase of succession planning. The Senior Partner is preparing for retirement, and the existing ownership team is keen to welcome an experienced accounting professional to work closely with them in delivering client services and helping to guide the firm’s future. Reed Practice has been engaged to identify an individual who will play a key role in client management, service delivery and, if desired, the ongoing strategic leadership of the practice.

As an experienced accounting professional your tasks will include but not limited to:

• Preparation of year end accounts and associated corporate tax returns.
• Self‑assessment tax return creation and submission.
• Completing VAT returns, liaising with HMRC.
• Reviewing work of junior team members, mentoring and supporting them when appropriate.
• Offering advice drawing on your knowledge, on accounting software.

This opportunity is deliberately flexible and open to candidates at different stages of their career;
Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Portfolio Manager. You will

• Be qualified – AAT, ACA or ACCA. Those who are qualified by experience are also considered.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a similar role within practice working to UK regulations.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively especially to those not financially trained.
• Able to form and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Have a strong knowledge of tax – highly desirable.

Ambition is welcomed but not mandatory – the firm is focused on finding the right professional fit rather than forcing a predefined career path.

• Clear succession planning and long‑term stability.
• A respected, growing independent firm with strong regional presence.
• Supportive ownership team and loyal staff base.
• Flexibility around career aspirations and progression.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the practice, if desired.
• Hybrid working.
• 35 hour week.

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed Practice to arrange an immediate initial, no obligation discussion.