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Senior Accountant / Assistant Accountant - Practice

Reed

Newmarket

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Assistant Accountant to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to prepare statutory accounts for diverse businesses, engage in tax and wealth planning, and work closely with clients. With a focus on professional development, the firm supports its employees with flexible working hours and study assistance. This position is perfect for individuals with a passion for finance and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. If you have a minimum of two years' experience and are looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours
Study Support
Hybrid Working

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
  • Part qualified or qualified in accounting with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare statutory accounts for various business types.
  • Manage project teams and review work of junior team members.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills
Client Liaison
Project Management

Education

Part Qualified or Qualified in Accounting

Tools

Accounting Software
Tax Preparation Software

Job description

Reed Practice, the specialists in recruitment to the profession, are proud to be working in partnership with a modern, expanding general practice firm to recruit a Senior Accountant or Assistant Accountant, level to reflect the successful applicant.

Reporting to senior management in their Bury St Edmunds office, and working with other high calibre team members, your role as Senior or Assistant Accountant will include:

  • Preparing statutory accounts for a wide range of businesses – sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
  • Involvement – the amount of which will reflect your level of experience – in a variety of business advisory assignments.
  • Creating corporate and personal tax returns; those with more knowledge will assist with tax and wealth planning.
  • Preparing management accounts and VAT returns.
  • Working closely with clients, managing queries, and liaising with senior team members to resolve said queries.
  • As Senior Accountant, managing project teams and reviewing the work of junior team members for the Directors’ final review.

You will enhance your client liaison experience with regular direct contact and be supported in developing your technical knowledge, both in accounts and special projects.

We are looking for those who are part qualified or qualified, with at least two years of experience in a similar role, possess effective communication skills, and are committed to your career in finance.

A generous remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate reflecting your proficiency and calibre.

Hybrid working, full support with studies should you require, flexible working hours and more will also come with these positions.

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed Cambridge or apply to learn more.

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