Senior Accountant

Are you an ambitious accountant based in or around Bedford?

Would you like to work for a well-known firm that wants to see you succeed?

Opportunities to join this exciting team don’t come around very often!

We’re looking for a career-driven Senior Accountant in Bedford who has a proven track record of managing a portfolio within practice.

The right candidate will be passionate about supporting the team’s continued growth by working closely with Managers. You’ll have a hands-on, can-do attitude towards workload to ensure the delivery of service excellence across the board.

If you can…

• Build enhanced relationships with clients whilst delivering the highest standard of service
• Support a significant client portfolio and hit the ground running in a dynamic environment
• Assist Senior Managers and Directors by undertaking ad-hoc work where required
• Use your initiative and fresh thinking to scope out ways to increase efficiency across the department

…then we want to hear from you!

Plus, you could secure a market-beating salary, progression opportunities, and the full suite of employee benefits.

• Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the Senior Management team to ensure budgets, deadlines and expectations are met
• Preparation of draft tax computations
• Use cloud-based programs including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Involvement in ad-hoc work projects to further support Senior Managers and Directors
• Oversee client workflow, championing service excellence at every step
• Support junior staff by reviewing work and aiding their professional development
• Build trusted relationships with clients, dealing with queries quicky and effectively
• Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations
• Champion your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities where possible

On offer with a forward-thinking firm based in Bedford, this Senior Accountant role is a brilliant chance for an ambitious accountant to join a talented team.

Offering continuous professional development as well as modern benefits, including flexible working, study leave and wellbeing support, this practice is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels.

With bright ideas and an exciting future ahead, the experienced Bedford team is now looking for a like-minded candidate who can support the firm’s continued success.

• £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Full study support
• Paid gym membership
• Retail perks and discounts
• Continued professional development
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced company pension
• Paid volunteering days
• Comprehensive benefits reward package
• Professional subscriptions
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Plus more

• ACCA / ACA qualified, part qualified or studying
• Qualified by experience would also be considered
• A proven track record of managing a client portfolio within practice
• Strong working knowledge of software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• A team player who can also work autonomously
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail
• A hands-on, can-do attitude towards problem-solving
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Keen to progress within the firm by learning from the team

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Bedford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.