Accountants Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Accountant
MJB Avanti —Ipswich
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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12d
Financial Controller
Sterling Supergroup Ltd —Maldon
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
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11d
Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Assistant
Goody Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors —Colchester
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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Bookkeeper - Trainee Accountant
ChadSan —Southend-on-Sea
- From £21,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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4d
Trainee Client Support
Scrutton Bland —Colchester
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Referral programme
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Storekeeper (MJDI Material Accountant)
Sodexo —Colchester
- £12.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Senior Accountant
TC-Group —Colchester
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Accounts and Business Advisory Associate
Azets —Ipswich
- Full-time
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12d
Bookkeeper/Payroll
The Wright Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd —Ipswich
- From £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
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Administration Assistant/BookKeeper
Se7ven Wholesale —Ipswich
- £24,420.00 - £38,167.67 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Audit Assistant Manager - East Anglia
BDO —Ipswich
- Full-time
Assistant Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
710 Crane Ltd. —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
5d
Accounts Senior
Thompson Reid —Tiptree
Head of General Accounting (FTC until February 2028)
Penguin Books Limited —Colchester
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
3d
Group Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant
UKC Group —Chelmsford
- From £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Accounts Semi-Senior
Thompson Reid —Tiptree
Corporate Tax School Leaver Scheme (Ipswich or Norwich), September 2026
Azets —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Tax experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Bookkeeper - Chelmsford
Xeinadin —Chelmsford
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Audit Experience Programme - Chelmsford- October 2026
RSM UK —Chelmsford
- Full-time
Management Accountant
Advanced Utility Networks —Braintree
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Presentation skills
- Accounting
2d

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Accountant

MJB Avanti
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
From £30,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Accounting software
Xero
Organisational skills
Bookkeeping
Communication skills
Tax experience
AAT

Full job description

Build your career with us

At MJB Avanti, we believe accountants should be more than number crunchers. We build strong relationships with our clients, understand their businesses and provide support that helps them grow and succeed.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Accountant, with a structured pathway to develop into an Account Manager.

This role would suit someone who has started their accounting journey, enjoys working with clients, and wants to progress into a role where they become a trusted adviser rather than solely focusing on compliance work.

About Us

MJB Avanti is a modern and growing accountancy practice built around five core values:

Accountability
Respect
Professionalism
Collaboration
Communication

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to our clients through strong relationships, proactive advice and excellent communication.

We invest heavily in our people and provide clear opportunities for progression, training and personal development.

The Opportunity

Initially, you will work alongside our experienced team preparing accounts, tax returns and supporting compliance work.

Over time, you will develop your technical knowledge, client communication skills and commercial awareness, progressing towards becoming an Account Manager responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients.

You will receive support, training and mentoring from senior members of the team throughout your journey.

Key Responsibilities

Initially

Preparing year-end accounts
Assisting with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
Preparing working papers and supporting schedules
Liaising with clients to obtain information
Supporting Account Managers with client work
Using cloud accounting software including Xero and related applications

As You Develop

Attending client meetings
Managing client communications
Reviewing work completed by junior team members
Understanding client businesses and identifying opportunities to support them
Managing deadlines and workflow
Developing into a trusted point of contact for clients

What We're Looking For

Essential

AAT qualified or currently studying AAT
Good understanding of bookkeeping principles
Experience preparing accounts and/or tax returns
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong organisational skills

Desirable

Minimum 1–2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
Experience using Xero
Experience preparing limited company accounts
Experience with personal tax and corporation tax
Exposure to client communications
Intention to progress towards ACCA or ACA

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here

We're looking for someone who:

Takes ownership of their work
Communicates confidently and professionally
Enjoys working as part of a team
Wants to continuously learn and improve
Is interested in understanding businesses, not just producing accounts
Wants a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities

Career Progression

We are passionate about developing our people.

This role has a structured progression pathway:

Accountant
↓
Account Manager
↓
Relationship Manager

You will receive ongoing mentoring, technical training and support in person and virtually to help you progress through each stage of your career.

What We Offer

£30,000 salary (start)
Structured career progression pathway
Ongoing training and development
Support with professional qualifications
Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
Friendly and supportive team environment
Modern cloud-based systems and processes
Opportunity to become a key part of a growing firm
Flexible working after completing initial training

To Apply

If you're looking for more than just your next accounting job and want a genuine career opportunity with a firm that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief covering email explaining why you're interested in joining MJB Avanti.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking

Work Location: In person

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