Accountant - part qualified / qualified - growing regional firm

About the Firm

Our client is a highly respected, independently owned regional firm of Chartered Accountants approaching an incredible 100 years of supporting businesses across East Anglia. Despite their heritage, they are anything but old-fashioned. Their continued success comes from a commitment to innovation, adaptability, and investing in their people.

Employees are genuinely seen as the firm's greatest asset - with a strong focus on both personal and professional development, this is a place where your long-term career can thrive.

The Opportunity

Reed Practice are delighted to partner with this outstanding firm to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their general practice team in Bury St Edmunds.

This is not an audit role. Instead, you'll be delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. You'll enjoy autonomy, interesting work, and the chance to build lasting client relationships within a highly collaborative and skilled team.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a key role in the delivery of general practice services, including but not limited to:

Accounting & Tax

• Planning, performing, and preparing draft accounts and tax computations for senior review
• Producing corporate and personal tax returns
• Preparing self-assessment, business and partnership tax returns
• Completing capital gains tax computations
• Preparing schedules of income from property

VAT, CIS & Payroll Support

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, advising clients, and resolving HMRC queries
• Managing CIS returns
• Producing P11Ds and supporting wider payroll matters

Advisory & Client Support

• Providing forecasting and projections to support client decision-making
• Developing strong client relationships and identifying additional opportunities for the firm

Team Leadership

• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing work of junior staff
• Ensuring work is completed to professional and regulatory standards
• Playing an active role in raising the firm's profile

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in a firm of accountants who is ready to step up or broaden their responsibilities in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

You will be:

• AAT qualified, or
• ACA/ACCA finalist, or
• Qualified by experience with substantial practice-based accounting/tax experience

You'll have a proven track record in preparing accounts and tax returns in line with UK regulations, and be confident handling a diverse client portfolio.

Why Join This Firm?

• A modern and progressive practice with nearly a century of heritage
• Genuine investment in your development and career progression
• Supportive, knowledgeable team with a fantastic reputation
• Strong, stable client base across East Anglia
• Varied, interesting workload without audit responsibilities

Salary is open to negotiation, and will reflect your experience. Contact Natalie Harden at Reed to discuss further and learn more about how this role can further your career.