Senior Accountant
Location: Biggleswade (Onsite)
Package: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE), onsite working, and flexible hours
Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a small, established general accountancy practice for a Senior Accountant, within their Biggleswade office. This is a vital, client‑facing role, acting as the "second in command" to the Sole Practitioner.
The ideal candidate will be a master of all elements of general practice, possessing the technical expertise to manage a diverse portfolio independently while providing essential coaching and mentorship to junior staff. Paying up to £60k for fully qualified candidates, this position offers significant autonomy and the chance for a dedicated professional to become the primary advisor for their own set of clients.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment where your expertise is recognized and valued by both the team and the clients you serve.
Senior Accountant Job Overview
* Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, acting as their primary point of contact.
* Prepare and review core statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.
* Oversee day‑to‑day transactional work, including payroll processing and VAT filing.
* Guide clients through the transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and handle quarterly filings.
* Provide proactive end‑of‑year planning and advice on traditional accounting queries.
* Review work prepared by junior staff (including those currently in their first year of ACCA) and provide hands‑on training and body‑language‑based support in the office.
* Lead client onboarding processes for new introductions to the firm.
* Assist the Sole Practitioner with high‑level advisory projects and practice management tasks.
Senior Accountant Job Requirements
* ACCA qualified (preferred) or a finalist nearing the end of exams with strong practice experience.
* Significant experience in a general accountancy practice (typically 5+ years).
* Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, PAYE, and VAT regulations.
* Proficiency in Sage (Cloud and Desktop), QuickBooks, and TaxCalc software.
* Proven ability to work independently in a "small‑town" office environment where ad‑hoc client walk‑ins are common.
* Excellent relationship management skills with the "kudos" to act as a trusted lead advisor.
* Ability to work onsite full‑time to facilitate team collaboration and junior staff development.
Senior Accountant Benefits
* £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, strictly depending on qualification status and experience.
* Onsite working in a central Biggleswade location.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Tailored benefits package, including open discussions regarding enhanced pension contributions or additional holiday entitlement.
* A close‑knit, collaborative working environment with a direct line to the business owner.
* Direct recognition for your work as a primary advisor to the firm's client base.
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