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NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a forward-thinking and ambitious accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a rare opportunity in the local market and a chance to join a modern, tech-led firm whose employees and clients are truly at the heart of what they do. With a rapidly growing portfolio and an energetic, collaborative team, in this new Senior Accountant position you will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, including those with more complex needs not often seen in the local market.
If you're keen to upskill, provide a high quality service to clients, and be part of a developing high performing team, this Senior Accountant role offers the perfect blend of hands on technical work and valuable client interaction. You'll work closely with a highly experienced and down to earth Partner, and as the Senior Accountant you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting digital transformation projects, and ensuring clients receive timely, insightful advice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support on a broad client portfolio, managing day-to-day queries and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Oversee general bookkeeping and produce monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and associated working papers.
- Prepare and submit CIS and VAT returns, dealing confidently with HMRC queries.
- Cashflow management and preparing accurate forecasts.
- Review the work of junior team members, providing feedback and developing their technical confidence.
- Support clients with the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems.
- Build strong working relationships with clients and their representatives.
What the client is looking for:
- QBE with strong relevant experience, AAT qualified, or currently studying towards ACCA.
- Previous experience in an accountancy practice, with sound knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounting.
- Confident working with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Excel.
- Enthusiastic, ambitious, and keen to be part of a fast paced, high growth team.
- Demonstrated ability to review work and support junior colleagues.
What's on Offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service.
- Hybrid working policy supporting a healthy work life balance.
- Performance based bonus scheme.
- Regular in house training, mentoring, and full support with professional qualifications.
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- A friendly, inclusive team with regular social events and monthly team treats.
If you're looking for a role where you'll be a valued member of a forward-thinking team, with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and make a real impact, this Senior Accountant position could be the perfect next step. For more details or a confidential chat, please contact Annie today.
Salary dependent on experience.
