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Senior Accountant - Reputable Suffolk Practice Progression Based on

Halstead, Essex

Reed

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
4 hours ago
Salary
38000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Reed
Closes
31 Mar 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Are you an experienced Accountant who has built your career in an accountancy practice?Do you want to work for a firm that genuinely listens, keeps its promises, and supports your long-term development?

Our client - a highly reputable, medium-sized accountancy firm in the heart of Suffolk - is seeking an ambitious Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

Why This Firm?

The senior partner currently manages a thriving and expanding portfolio of around 90 corporate clients and a similar number of unincorporated clients. To support ongoing growth (while preventing overload on the existing team), they are recruiting an additional Senior Accountant who can make a genuine impact from day one.

The environment is warm, encouraging, motivating and supportive - and progression is based on merit, not empty promises. If you want to develop, the opportunities are real and tangible.

The Role: Senior Accountant

Working closely with the senior partner and senior management team, you will be involved in:

Preparing accounts and tax returns - from scratch or first review through to completionHandling general bookkeeping, accounting and taxation queriesCompleting occasional CGT submissionsSupporting general practice accounting responsibilities(If experienced) Assisting with a small amount of local audit workOptional involvement in the firm's growing portfolio of service charge clientsYou will also have a choice when it comes to client interaction:

Immediate and significant client contact, orA more gradual introduction with minimal liaison - whichever suits you best.If you're motivated by mentorship, there is also the opportunity to support trainees and share your expertise with the wider team.

Benefits & Culture

This firm offers benefits comparable to larger national practices, including:

Flexible working policy - varied start/finish times + hybrid workingGenerous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysSubsidised parkingCompany sick payPensionA supportive, collaborative and people-focused cultureReal pathways for progression to senior levels for those who want itAbout You

To be successful, you will:

Have trained and worked within an accountancy practice, producing work to UK regulationsBe up to date with current accounting and tax rulesPreferably be ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified, though strong QBE candidates with a proven practice background will be seriously consideredWe also welcome those who trained in practice, moved into industry, and now wish to return - provided your knowledge remains current.

Experience with any of the following software is advantageous: Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, FreeAgent, CCH

Interested?

For an initial confidential discussion and to learn more about this exceptional and progressive opportunity, please contact Natalie Harden - Reed

Reed Practice

Reed's practice specialists understand the value of talented professionals; we offer you a truly exceptional service and will match you with a firm which will help you to thrive and progress your career. We have excellent links with firms of all sizes making us the best-placed recruiter to advance your practice career.

We specialise in finding you opportunities across all service lines, at all levels. Not only will we help you find your ideal move, but we reward you for referring us to colleagues, with a GBP500 referral fee available.

Ad ID: 5417949955

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