Senior Accountant - modern independent firm of high calibre

- About the Firm

Our client is a highly respected, independently owned regional firm of Chartered Accountants, providing a high calibre service to various clients across East Anglia. This is a modern, progressive firm driven by innovation, adaptability, and a genuine investment in its people.

Employees are truly valued as the firm's greatest asset. With a strong emphasis on both personal development and long-term career progression, this is a place where ambitious professionals can thrive.

- The Opportunity

Reed Practice are delighted to be partnering with this outstanding firm to recruit a Senior Accountant.

This is not an audit role. Instead, you'll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services while enjoying interesting, varied work and strong client interaction.

You'll benefit from real autonomy, a collaborative team environment, development and progression, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships.

- Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant involve but not limited to:

Accounting & Tax

• Prepare draft accounts and tax computations for senior review
• Complete self-assessment, business, and partnership tax returns
• Capital gains tax computations

VAT, CIS & Payroll

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and liaise with HMRC; advising clients on VAT matters
• Manage CIS returns
• Produce P11Ds and support payroll processes

Advisory & Client Support

• Provide forecasting and financial projections
• Support clients with key business decisions
• Identify opportunities to add value and grow client accounts

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and review junior team members, ensure work meets the firms' high standards

- Why Join This Firm? There are many firms looking your skills. Our client, however, can offer -

• Genuine investment in your development and career progression; treat you as a person not just a "a number on a seat".
• Supportive, knowledgeable, and collaborative team culture
• Strong, stable client base across East Anglia;clients local to your office = less travel.
• Varied, engaging workload with no audit requirement
• Competitive, flexible salary depending on experience

About You

This role is ideal for someone looking to step up or broaden their experience within a forward-thinking practice. You will be:

• AAT qualified, or ACA/ACCA finalist, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with strong practice exposure

Alongside this, you'll have:

• Proven experience preparing accounts and tax returns in a UK practice
• Confidence managing a varied client portfolio
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Apply now if you're ready to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded and progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Natalie Harden at Reed for a confidential discussion and further details.