Senior Accountant - regional firm
Ipswich - flexible / hybrid working
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a well established team within a growing practice in Ipswich. This is a great team - a team that have joined... and stayed. With excellent staff retention this is a firm that genuinely want to nurture great talent. They are keen to add to their close knit team and continue to grow, with ambitious plans for the future!
The Role
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both accounting and tax responsibilities and have some level of experience dealing with clients directly.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts / financial statements for Ltd companies, partnerships and sole traders.
- Provide tax support and tax planning advice across VAT, corporation tax and self assessment
- Carrying out detailed reconciliations and analysis, addressing any inconsistencies
- Support with management accounts
- Responsible for bookkeeping duties using systems such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Provide support, training, and mentorship to junior finance team members to encourage their development.
About You
- Proven experience within a practice setting at Semi Senior or Senior level
- Strong proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero,
- Knowledge and experience of management reporting
- Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks in a timely manner
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members is desirable
- Ideally AAT and/or ACA/ACCA qualified or studying
- Excellent communication skills with previous experience of dealing with clients directly
What's on Offer
- An opportunity to work with a well established team in a long standing firm that are genuinely supportive, collaborative and flexible
- Flexible hybrid working
- Parking onsite
- Highly competitive remuneration package
Come and join a firm at an exciting stage in their growth journey!
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have unrestricted right to work in the UK with no future requirement for sponsorship?
Experience:
- Accountancy practice: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich
