Senior Accountant

A varied role with excellent client exposure? Check. A better work / life balance with flexible working? Check. Continuous professional development with a clear path to progression? Check.

It might sound too good to be true, but you can secure all of that plus a market leading salary and range of other benefits with this Senior Accountant job in Colchester.

Based with a highly regarded firm, this role will offer the successful candidate the chance to really make it their own, autonomously managing their own portfolio whilst being supported by an experienced team.

Best suited to a strong communicator, proactive problem solver, and hands-on team player, this Senior Accountant job in Colchester is one not to be missed.

So, what are we looking for? You’ll be ACCA, ACA, or CA qualified or part qualified, with demonstrable experience within practice. You’ll be technically-minded with a keen eye for detail and a strong commercial understanding.

With a natural talent for inspiring those around you, you’ll oversee workflow across a close-knit team, ensuring junior staff are delivering high quality work and championing knowledge sharing.

Does this sound like you? Contact us today to take a step towards this Senior Accountant job in Colchester.

• Autonomously manage a client portfolio of various sizes and within a broad range of business sectors.
• Work closely with Directors to oversee workflow and ensure deadlines and budgets are being met.
• Champion service excellence throughout all communications and deliverables.
• Build strong rapport with clients as their trusted go-to contact, proactively handling queries.
• Deliver a strong technical skillset and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Support the tax team with non-complex computations.
• Support the firm’s strategic direction by cross-selling services and maintaining loyal relationships.
• Drive your own professional development, keeping up-to-date with industry news and regulations, and undertaking training opportunities.

This reputable accountancy practice in Colchester has an established presence across the UK, supporting a loyal client portfolio with a broad range of financial services.

Nurturing steady growth, this experienced team is looking for a proactive Senior Accountant to support this ambitious trajectory.

With a supportive working culture, this firm is an employer of choice for many and offers a market-leading salary, impressive benefits, and continuous professional development opportunities.

• £35,000 to £45,000 pa
• Permanent, full-time role
• Flexible working around core hours
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive company culture
• Inclusive company values

• ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified or part qualified, with extensive experience within practice.
• Qualified by impressive experience would also be considered.
• Previous supervisory experience with great people management skills.
• Good time management and a positive, can-do attitude when working under pressure.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm to support business growth.
• Committed to delivering the highest quality service.
• A team player who is eager to support the wider team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.

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 accountancy jobs in Colchester and across the UK and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.