Senior Practice Accountant
Location: Bedford, UK (Hybrid working available)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (25-37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours available)
Salary: £37.5k - £45k (depending on experience)
Are you a forward-thinking accountant looking to make a real impact?
Do you believe in the power of technology to transform businesses?
Our client is not your average accounting firm. They're on a mission to revolutionise how businesses understand and leverage their finances, and they're looking for a dynamic Senior Accountant to join their team.
If you're passionate about helping businesses thrive, tech-savvy, and ready to challenge the status quo in accounting, this could be your perfect next move.
About Our Client
Our client does accountancy differently. They're not just about crunching numbers - they're passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive. Their approach is built on a few key principles:
- They're proactive advisors, offering guidance that aligns their clients' business goals with their personal aspirations.
- They embrace technology, constantly exploring new ways to improve both client and team experiences.
- They act as their clients' Finance Department, providing comprehensive support and guidance.
Their mission is simple: to be kind, and to empower their clients' success. They take pride in building strong relationships and offering the support businesses need to reach their full potential.
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant who shares these values and can help them continue building their forward-thinking, customer-service-focused practice.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Accountant, you'll be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties, from day-to-day tasks to strategic advisory. Your role will be crucial in ensuring clients' financial compliance and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Accounting and Compliance
- Prepare and file year-end accounts and corporation tax returns
- Complete and submit VAT returns
- Handle self-assessment tax returns
- Ensure all statutory deadlines are met and clients remain compliant with regulatory requirements
Bookkeeping and Financial Management
- Oversee and where necessary, perform bookkeeping tasks
- Prepare and review management accounts, providing clients with the financial data they need for informed decision-making
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
Client Portfolio Management
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily within the construction and service-based business sectors
- Build strong relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for both day-to-day queries and long-term financial planning
- Provide proactive, strategic financial advice to help clients align their business goals with their personal aspirations
Technology and Innovation
- Advise clients on using cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks) and reporting tools like Fathom and Float
- Actively explore and implement tech-driven efficiencies
- Contribute to ongoing efforts to streamline processes using tools like Engager for practice management and FreshPay for payroll
Team Leadership and Development
- Oversee junior team members, providing mentorship and support to ensure they deliver high-quality client service
- Collaborate with the management team on internal improvements and business strategy
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and industry regulations
- Contribute ideas for improving services, processes, and client experience
What Our Client Offers:
- Flexible working hours, with options for part-time during school hours or compressed into 4 days per week
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week, with flexibility around school holidays
- A half-day Friday once a month if key performance indicators (KPIs) are met
- The opportunity to be part of a growing firm where you'll have a say in shaping the future of the business
- A supportive, friendly work environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged
- Future opportunities to develop your own client portfolio and take a leadership role as the business expands
- Regular team socials and a relaxed culture - they believe in enjoying work, not just getting through it
Hours & Pay
- Flexible hours from 25 to 37.5 hours per week, with options to work around school hours or on a 4-day week
- Salary of £37.5k - £45k depending on experience
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.