Senior Accountant

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected and growing business in Colchester to recruit a Senior Accountant into a role that offers something genuinely different to the traditional practice market. This opportunity combines the variety and client exposure of practice with the commercial depth and hands-on business involvement more commonly associated with industry.

The work is far more in-depth than a standard practice role, giving you the chance to broaden your exposure, strengthen your commercial understanding, and develop skills that could support a future move into industry leadership or even running your own practice.

The business has built a genuine family-feel culture, led by a Director who truly puts people first and believes your life outside of work is just as important as your career. Joining initially as a Senior Accountant, you'll work closely with the Director and become an integral part of the business, with a clear progression pathway into a "right hand person" and Practice Manager-style role as the company continues to grow. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone ambitious who is looking for real progression and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts and year-end accounts
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them with commercial and strategic decisions
• Working closely with clients to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies
• Supporting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Building strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Working closely with the Director on operational and business growth initiatives
• Gradually taking on increased responsibility as the role evolves into a senior leadership position

What we're looking for:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with strong practice experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to communicate confidently with clients
• Enjoys getting to know clients and delivering a high-quality service
• Commercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers
• Proactive individual who enjoys variety and takes ownership of their work
• Experience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients
• Ambitious and motivated by long-term progression opportunities
• Strong systems knowledge including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel

If you're looking for a role that offers something different to the traditional practice route, while providing genuine progression, commercial exposure, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Annie today.