Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you a talented all rounder accountant with experience of solving complex queries and offering an enhanced level of service to a large and varied portfolio?

If you have some supervisory experience, are ACCA/ACA qualified or a finalist and can manage deadlines, workflow and resourcing and have the potential to become a hands on leader of a close-knit team then this Senior Accountant job in Ipswich could be your next professional step.

Our client is seeking an outstanding communicator, someone that their loyal clients will trust and enjoy working alongside. You’ll be able to cross sell services and support the Partners in attaining business KPIs and ensuring operational services are all met in an efficient fashion. This firm wants their clients to receive the highest level of service levels so this means you'll be committed to offering the very best advice and compliance.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accountant likely working at Semi Senior or Senior level. To make it yours, reach out to our team without delay for a 100% confidential discussion.

Job Purpose

• Support a portfolio of clients, maintaining excellent rapport as their go-to advisor.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure expectations, deadlines and budgets are met.
• Review accounts files and support the tax planning process.
• Training the team on technical matters and supporting their professional development.
• Mentor junior staff through constructive feedback and knowledge sharing.
• Reviewing processes and implementing more efficient ways of service delivery.
• Supporting the firm to continue on its trajectory of growth with regular networking and contributing innovative ideas for expansion.
• Set an example as a hands-on Senior Accountant.

About this firm

This Senior Accountant job in Ipswich is based within a thriving and evolving firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, providing a full suite of accountancy services to clients from a variety of industries.

This proactive firm is looking for a standout candidate who can be an integral part of the team, championing service excellence and motivating those around them.

Adopting a people-led and supportive working environment, this role will suit someone who can allow others staff to thrive and drive growth for the firm.

Benefit from:

• £35,000 - £45,000 pa
• Full-time, permanent role
• Company pension
• Hybrid working options
• Family friendly and fully flexible approach
• Life assurance
• Physical and mental health and dental insurance
• Income protection
• Critical illness protection
• Wellbeing benefits
• Retail discounts
• Corporate and social responsibility

Job Requirements

• ACA, ACCA qualified or a finalist with a proven track record in practice.
• Previous management experience with excellent people management skills.
• Able to autonomously manage clients, including all commercial aspects of portfolio management.
• Adept at using accountancy software.
• Technically competent across the Microsoft suite.
• A can-do attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Highly organised and able to manage own workload effectively.
• Good communication and advisory skills.
• Confident working alongside senior management.
• Motivated and able to inspire others.
• Collaborative and creative.
• Strong business acumen.

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 auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Ipswich and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.