Senior Cloud Accountant

NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a forward-thinking and ambitious accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a rare opportunity in the local market and a chance to join a modern, tech-led firm whose employees and clients are truly at the heart of what they do. With a rapidly growing portfolio and an energetic, collaborative team, in this new Senior Accountant position you will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, including those with more complex needs not often seen in the local market.

If you're keen to upskill, provide a high quality service to clients, and be part of a developing high performing team, this Senior Accountant role offers the perfect blend of hands on technical work and valuable client interaction. You'll work closely with a highly experienced and down to earth Partner, and as the Senior Accountant you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting digital transformation projects, and ensuring clients receive timely, insightful advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support on a broad client portfolio, managing day-to-day queries and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee general bookkeeping and produce monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and associated working papers.
• Prepare and submit CIS and VAT returns, dealing confidently with HMRC queries.
• Cashflow management and preparing accurate forecasts.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing feedback and developing their technical confidence.
• Support clients with the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and their representatives.

What the client is looking for:

• QBE with strong relevant experience, AAT qualified, or currently studying towards ACCA.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, with sound knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounting.
• Confident working with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Excel.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and keen to be part of a fast paced, high growth team.
• Demonstrated ability to review work and support junior colleagues.

What's on Offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Hybrid working policy supporting a healthy work life balance.
• Performance based bonus scheme.
• Regular in house training, mentoring, and full support with professional qualifications.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A friendly, inclusive team with regular social events and monthly team treats.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be a valued member of a forward-thinking team, with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and make a real impact, this Senior Accountant position could be the perfect next step. For more details or a confidential chat, please contact Annie today.

Salary dependent on experience.