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Accounts Semi-Senior / Senior
Suffolk
£30,000 - £45,000

An established and growing accounting firm is looking for a practice accountant to join it's team. Working with a varied portfolio of business and personal clients, you will play an important role in delivering a range of accountancy services, building strong client relationships and providing practical support to help businesses manage and develop their finances.

Role Responsibilities

Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.Preparation of accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses and larger corporate structures.Preparation of corporation tax computations and supporting tax information.Preparation and review of VAT returns.Preparation of management accounts and other financial information where required.Maintaining regular contact with clients, responding to queries and obtaining relevant information to complete assignments.Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and advice to clients.Ensuring accounts and associated compliance work are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.Liaising with HMRC and other relevant third parties where necessary.Supporting and reviewing the work of junior colleagues, where appropriate to experience and seniority.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.Experience preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.Good knowledge of accounting principles and relevant statutory reporting requirements.Experience with VAT returns and corporation tax computations.AAT qualified, ACCA / ACA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified by experience.Good communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.A proactive approach, with an interest in understanding clients' businesses and providing a quality service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to take ownership of client work, develop their technical knowledge and become a trusted point of contact for a varied client portfolio. Apply today.

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Accounts Executive
Bury St Edmunds
£40,000 - £45,000

A unique and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and qualified accounts professional to join its growing team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a client-facing role supporting a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders across a wide range of sectors. The successful candidate will prepare and review accounts and tax compliance work, provide practical business advice, support junior team members and help deliver an exceptional client experience.

Role Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser and providing day-to-day business and accounting support.Reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and LLPs.Preparing more complex accounts and draft tax computations for review.Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting clients in achieving their business objectives.Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, risk management processes and departmental standards.Undertaking technical research and supporting ad hoc client projects.Managing work allocation, deadlines, recoverability and client expectations.Monitoring WIP, productivity and fee recovery.Supporting, training and mentoring junior team members.Liaising with clients, professional intermediaries and colleagues across tax, legal and financial planning teams.Ensuring all work is completed to a high technical standard before review.Maintaining CPD requirements and keeping technical knowledge up to date.

Personal Requirements

Minimum five years' current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice (essential).ACA qualified or qualified by experience.Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK taxation.Experience working with owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.Commercial awareness, including WIP management, recoverability and client service standards.Previous experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a confident client-facing approach.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues across multiple service lines.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Competitive salary.24 days holiday plus bank holidays.Birthday leave.Holiday purchase and sale scheme.Employer pension contributions matched up to 6%.Salary sacrifice pension scheme.Income protection cover.Death in service benefit (4x salary).Private health insurance.Up to two professional subscriptions paid.Training courses, CPD events and soft skills workshops.Employee Assistance Programme.Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.Length of service recognition.Firm-funded social events.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking to join a collaborative and growing professional services environment, apply now.

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Accounts Manager
Bury St Edmunds
£50,000 - £63,000

A unique and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join its Bury St Edmunds office. This is a client-facing role focused on managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders across a variety of sectors. You will review statutory accounts, provide practical commercial advice, identify advisory opportunities, support junior team members and work closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, legal and financial planning to deliver a joined-up service.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as a trusted adviser and supporting clients with their business objectives.Review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.Deal with new client enquiries and assist with onboarding.Identify advisory opportunities and provide practical business advice.Manage client work to agreed timescales while maintaining a high standard of client service.Carry out ad hoc client work and technical research where required.Apply accounting knowledge to resolve technical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.Monitor WIP, recoverability, productivity and fee income across your portfolio.Assist with billing and maintain control over client work.Train, mentor and support junior members of the accounts team.Review files to ensure they meet the required standards before senior review.Liaise with clients, professional intermediaries and third parties.Work collaboratively with colleagues across accounts, tax, legal and financial planning.Maintain appropriate CPD and keep technical knowledge up to date.

Personal Requirements

Minimum 7 years' relevant experience within a UK accountancy practice.ACA qualified, or qualified through relevant practice experience.Strong technical knowledge of accounts and UK accounting requirements.Proven experience managing a portfolio of external clients within an accountancy practice.Commercial awareness, including an understanding of WIP, recoverability, productivity and fee income.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve technical issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining complex accounting and tax matters to clients.Professional and confident client-facing manner with the ability to build long-term relationships.Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.Experience supporting, training or mentoring junior members of a practice team.Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across different professional service departments.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

27 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.Birthday leave.Holiday purchase/sale scheme.Employer pension contributions of up to 6% of salary.Salary sacrifice pension contributions available.Income protection at 50% of salary for long-term illness or injury.Death in service benefit of 4x basic salary.Private health insurance.Up to two professional subscriptions paid for.Training courses, CPD events and soft skills workshops.Employee Assistance Programme.Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.Length of service recognition.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for your next step into an Accounts Manager position, apply today.

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