Senior Accountant

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 fantastic opportunity to join a modern, tech-led firm where employees and clients are truly at the heart of everything they do. With a growing client portfolio, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on using technology to improve the client experience, this new Senior Accountant position offers the chance to work with a diverse range of businesses and develop your career within a progressive practice.

If you're an experienced Senior Accountant looking for a varied role that combines technical accounts work with meaningful client interaction, this could be the perfect next step. You'll work closely with an experienced and supportive Manager, taking ownership of your work for a portfolio of clients and helping them make better financial decisions through accurate reporting, insightful advice, and effective use of cloud accounting technology.

As Senior Accountant, you'll be responsible for delivering a high-quality service across a range of accounting needs, from year-end accounts and management information through to supporting clients with digital solutions and process improvements. This is a role where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing team in a way that suits you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact and building strong working relationships.
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Produce monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and supporting financial information.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and other compliance work.
• Support clients with bookkeeping, cloud accounting systems, and improving finance processes.
• Assist clients with cashflow management, forecasting, and interpreting financial information.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing guidance and supporting their development.
• Deal confidently with client queries and work collaboratively with Managers and Partners to deliver an excellent service.

What the client is looking for:

• This person will ideally be AAT qualified with relevant practice experience, working towards their ACCA (or equivalent) or qualified ACCA.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice, with strong accounts preparation and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Experience managing client relationships and working across a varied portfolio.
• Confident working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Excel.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in helping clients improve their businesses.
• Ability to support and develop junior team members.

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working policy supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Regular in-house training, mentoring, and 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 Senior Accountant role where you'll have genuine ownership of your work, exposure to a varied client portfolio, and the opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative firm, this could be the perfect fit. For more details or a confidential chat, please contact Annie today.

Salary dependent on experience.