Accounts & Tax Senior

An excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting and tax professional seeking a role offering real ownership, flexibility and progression.

£40,000 - £47,000
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex (Hybrid post-probation)

Weston Brook Associates is working exclusively with a well-regarded and growing Essex-based accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts & Tax Senior. The firm supports a broad and varied client base of mainly owner‑managed businesses and SMEs. The practice places a strong emphasis on high standards, long‑term client relationships and flexible working, and uses SAPA for statutory accounts and tax alongside cloud‑based platforms including Xero, Quick Books and Sage.

As Accounts & Tax Senior, you will take primary responsibility for a portfolio of OMB and SME clients, delivering high‑quality accounts and tax compliance work. The role has a strong focus on personal tax and is hands‑on across compliance, reporting and team support. You will work closely with senior management and provide guidance to junior staff, ensuring all deadlines and statutory requirements are met to a consistently high standard.

• Reviewing and preparing personal tax returns — a core element of this position
• Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed and SME clients
• Producing and reviewing monthly management accounts for clients upon request
• Supporting and overseeing the work of junior team members
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar all‑round general accounting practice role
• Solid background servicing the accounts and tax requirements of OMB and SME clients
• Strong personal tax knowledge with confidence reviewing self‑assessment returns
• Well‑organised, technically capable and confident dealing directly with clients
• Must reside within approximately 20 minutes of Leigh-on-Sea

• Salary £40,000 - £47,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours available post-probation, upon consultation
• Varied and interesting workload with a loyal and established client base
• Supportive team environment with clear lines of progression