Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Colchester
£30,000 - £40,000

A growing, top 20 accountancy firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding team. This opportunity would suit an experienced practice professional looking to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across accounts and compliance work. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working, strong professional development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of businesses including SMEs, partnerships, charities, and larger corporate entities.

• Producing accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities, and groups.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and building strong professional relationships.
• Managing your own workload to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Supporting tax compliance work where required.
• Keeping up to date with accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry developments.
• Supporting the wider team with a hands-on approach when required.

• AAT/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Knowledge of tax, audit, and payroll is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with a positive attitude.

• 22 days annual leave excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working policy.
• Pension scheme.
• Car parking.
• Group life assurance x4 salary.
• Employee benefits portal with cashback and vouchers.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and development support.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.