Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

We’re delighted to be seeking a Senior Accountant in St Neots for a valued client who understands the importance of having seasoned professionals in their organisation who bring a wealth of experience to the table. With their commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, and employee development, we believe that talented generalist accountants, working at or ready to progress to Senior Accountant level will find this Senior Accountant job in St Neots to be an ideal fit for their next career move.

You’ll likely be ACCA/ACA qualified or a finalist and you’ll be able to evidence a progressive career to date. You’ll be adept at overseeing a client portfolio in all aspects of general accounting and taxation and you’ll be motivated to lead and inspire a team and offer enhanced service levels to a varied group of clients.

If this Senior Accountant job in St Neots sounds like it could be your next professional step, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Job Purpose

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
• Preparation and review of tax computations.
• Oversight of client bookkeeping.
• Oversight of VAT provision,
• Management accounting.
• Financial statements.
• Payroll and pensions.
• 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 employer recognises the importance of continuous learning and they invest in the professional development of their employees. Through mentorship programs, training sessions, and opportunities for advancement, the company supports career growth.

They also understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment. Flexible work arrangements and wellness initiatives contribute to the overall well-being of employees.

Benefit from:

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Continued professional development
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working
• Enhanced company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Inclusive company values
• Study support

Job Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified. a finalist or QBE with preferably a minimum of two years’ post qualification experience.
• A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
• Experience using software for accounts production, such as CCH.
• 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 St Neots and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.