Senior accountant - bury st edmunds

20th May, 2026 Senior Accountant Bury St Edmunds, Independent practice £35,000 - £45,000 This well‑established and growing Bury St Edmunds based accountancy practice is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join its thriving team. The Role Rightly proud of its reputation as an established firm within the area, this is a role ready to welcome an experienced Senior Accountant as soon as possible - someone who is technically strong, enjoys a varied workload and is keen to build on their client interaction. With a healthy level of growth, this firm offers the successful applicant a stable environment and the opportunity to build on current skills and experience. This is a genuinely exciting role working across an eclectic client base and within a team that is close knit and well established. Key Responsibilities This role incorporates a mix of preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work across a diverse portfolio of clients. Preparing and completing year end statutory accounts Completion / review of personal and corporate tax computations (SA100 & CT600) Client Management accounting support Review and submission of VAT returns Client bookkeeping and review of bookkeeping responsibilities Liaising directly with clients and handling queries professionally - building relationships for the future What We're Looking For Ideally you will be fully ACCA/ACA qualified or latter stage studier, however, for the right level of experience within practice QBE applications will be considered 4 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice Experience managing and liaising with multiple clients across sectors Supervisory / Team Leader experience beneficial for review and oversite of Juniors Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills - a natural diligence and organised approach Confidence working with varied workloads and requirements - deadline orientated and calm under pressure Technical awareness and a natural keenness to build on technical understanding Previous experience with accounting systems, especially systems such as: Xero, Quickbooks, and FreeAgent What's on Offer £35,000 - £45,000 DOE Office based working with hybrid working considered following a qualifying period Ongoing training and professional development A modern supportive environment with an innovative approach A team orientated environment where staff welfare is a real focus. Onsite parking If you are looking to join an established practice with a fantastic approach to team working, please do not delay your application!