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Senior Accountant

Salary icon £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location icon Bedford , Bedfordshire

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Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you a Semi Senior accountant studying towards your ACCA or ACA qualification?

Or are you recently qualified and eager to progress your career to Senior Accountant level?

If you’re a confident finance professional, have UK practice experience, you’re motivated and friendly, this Senior Accountant job in Bedfordshire with a vibrant and thriving firm of accountants might be for you.

An independent firm with a diverse range of clients in the manufacturing, retail and construction industries, this employer is seeking an energetic team player who can autonomously lead the provision of general accounting services for their own portfolio.

You’ll be a natural leader and able to inspire and motivate a team as well as overseeing workflow, resourcing and ensuring all deadlines are met.

If this role sounds like something you’d like to know more about, reach out to our team without delay as we’re anticipating a high level of interest.

Job Purpose
  • Autonomously manage a client portfolio of various sizes and within a broad range of business sectors.
  • Statutory and management accounts, tax computations, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping.
  • Work closely with Managers 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.
About this firm

This independent firm of accountants in Bedfordshire offers a supportive and inclusive place of employment. Committed to the professional development of their staff, you can be certain that you’ll enjoy study support and mentorship and the opportunity to really thrive and progress in your career.

Employee Benefits
  • £35,000 to £45,000 pa
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive company culture
  • Inclusive company values
Job Requirements
  • ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified or part qualified, with extensive experience within UK 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.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

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

Required skills

  • 1
    ACA
  • 1
    ACCA
  • 1
    Accounting
  • 1
    CA

Application questions

Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Are you currently working for an accountancy firm?

Reference: 51220818

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