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Senior Accountant

Posted: 01/09/26
Recruiter:Stewart Johnson Partners Limited
Reference:3166620447
Type:Permanent
Salary:£38,000 - £45,000 Annual
Location:Irchester, Northamptonshire
Description:

Senior Accountant

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Salary: 38,000- 45,000 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; part time hours considered

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time

Working arrangement: Office-based

The opportunity

We are recruiting for an established independent accountancy practice in Wellingborough. The business is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with several years' practice experience, strong year-end accounts knowledge and the confidence to manage work across a varied client portfolio.

Formal qualifications are not essential where the right practical experience is in place. Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, and there is flexibility around hours for the right person.

The role

Prepare year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.

Manage client work accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Liaise directly with clients regarding accounts and queries.

Take on work currently handled at Partner level.

Potentially review work prepared by other team members.

Maintain accurate client records and work closely with the wider practice team.

Use systems including IRIS, Xero, Workiro and Microsoft 365.

About you

Several years' experience within an accountancy practice.

Strong hands-on experience preparing year-end accounts.

A sound technical accounting background and experience with a varied client base.

Confidence managing your own workload, deadlines and client communication.

IRIS and Xero experience required.

ACA or ACCA qualification would be advantageous but is not required. Strong practice experience and a good technical CV are the priority.

What the company offers

38,000- 45,000 salary depending on experience.

37.5-hour standard working week with flexibility around hours.

Part-time / working-parent hours considered for the right candidate.

Established local practice with the opportunity to take on higher-level client work.

Office-based position in Wellingborough with an ASAP start preferred.

How to apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV and include your current location, salary expectations, notice period and earliest available start date.

Stewart Johnson Partners is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of its client.

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