Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you an ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist accountant with an all rounder skillset who would enjoy working for an independent firm with a lengthy heritage and outstanding reputation for delivering tax and accounting services in Braintree, Essex?

If the answer is yes, we invite you to reach out without delay to learn more about this Senior Accountant job in Braintree.

We're seeking an ambitious and confident accountant who possesses natural leadership skills and seeks a role where they can make a real contribution and enjoy a bright future, in time, leading their own portfolio.

Clients will be impressed by your communication skills, your technical ability and the junior team will enjoy working under your mentorship. This role will be perfect for you if you're an accountant who can be trusted to maintain a solid handle of a large and varied portfolio so you'll be highly organised and able to prioritise your time and the time of others.

This role has plenty to offer and comes with the potential to enjoy a defined pathway of progression. Reach out to our approachable team without delay to make it yours.

Job Purpose

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
• Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
• Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
• Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

About this firm

This firm is well established and offers a traditional and independent approach to the delivery of general accounting and tax services from its offices in Braintree, Essex. The talent within the team is broad and far reaching and the successful candidate will enjoy huge benefits of working beneath a highly experienced leadership team.

Benefit from:

• £36,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Continued professional development
• Enhanced company pension
• Defined pathway of professional progression
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive culture
• Inclusive company values

Job Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified or a finalist with previous experience within practice.
• Supervisory level experience
• A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
• Working knowledge of accounting software
• Experience using software for accounts production
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner

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 Braintree and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.