Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior Top 100 Firm Chelmsford

Our client is a highly regarded Top 100 Firm with a strong presence across the South East. Known for their ambitious growth and professional yet supportive culture, they manage a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from entrepreneurs to large OMBs with turnovers up to £4 million.

Accounts Senior responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, year end financial statements, and tax returns for a varied client base including property, haulage, and agricultural sectors.
• Oversee complex bookkeeping and management accounting projects, ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and VAT returns are filed accurately.
• Act as a Xero champion within the team, providing technical support to both colleagues and clients to optimize cloud accounting processes.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships, attending meetings and resolving technical queries to ensure a high level of service delivery.

As the successful candidate you will

• Be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified, or possess equivalent experience gained within a UK professional practice environment.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in practice, with a strong background in statutory accounts and corporate tax.
• Be a Xero accredited user with advanced proficiency in cloud accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate experience managing a diverse client portfolio and working effectively toward tight statutory deadlines.

In exchange you will receive

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working hours and flexitime arrangements to support work life balance.
• Comprehensive private dental insurance and life insurance.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Convenient on-site parking at their Chelmsford office.