Senior Accountant

A growing accountancy firm, commutable from Haverhill, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant into a key position within their team. This is an opportunity to move beyond purely preparing accounts and take a more active role in supporting clients, understanding their businesses and helping them plan for the future.

The employer is looking for an experienced Accountant, who is ready to take greater ownership of their client relationships. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to develop their client management skills and to further their career.

About the Firm

This independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality financial services to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors. They pride themselves on providing expert advice, a client-focused approach and a collaborative workplace culture.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients and become a trusted point of contact for them. Alongside the preparation of accounts and tax work, you will have the opportunity to develop stronger client relationships and play an increasingly important role in their financial planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients across a range of industries
• Preparing accounts, financial statements and corporation tax returns
• Producing management accounts, forecasts and financial information to support client decision-making
• Preparing for and leading regular client review meetings, including nine-month reviews
• Building strong relationships with clients and developing a detailed understanding of their businesses
• Working closely with clients to discuss performance, future plans and financial forecasts
• Supporting the onboarding and development of new client relationships
• Managing your own workload and ensuring client deadlines are met
• Supporting junior members of the team and reviewing their work where appropriate
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and services to clients

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Clear career progression opportunities within the firm
• Support for ongoing professional development and CPD
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and regular social events

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant or Accounts Senior to join a firm where you can take real ownership of your clients while developing towards the next stage of your career.