Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Employer Location England, Suffolk, Sudbury Salary Market salary Closing date 17 Aug 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , , , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

Job Details

Hays are recruiting for a friendly and successful independent accountancy practice who are looking to appoint an Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager to join its close-knit team. You will work closely with experienced managers and partners, taking ownership of client assignments while playing an active role in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely delivery of accounts and compliance services whilst providing a high standard of client care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for a diverse client portfolio.
• Preparation of tax returns, payroll information and other compliance-related work.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with client management and advisory work.
• Analysing financial information and assisting clients with accounting queries.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of file management, review and quality control.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Attending client meetings and responding to client enquiries.
• Supporting and supervising trainees, helping to develop the next generation of professionals within the firm.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
• Keeping up to date with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory developments through ongoing professional development.

About YouYou will ideally be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in preparing accounts within an accountancy practice environment.
• Knowledgeable across a broad range of accounting principles and tax compliance matters.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, resourceful and eager to deliver a first-class client service.
• Comfortable working independently whilst also enjoying being part of a collaborative team.
• Keen to develop junior staff and contribute positively to the firm's culture.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Why Apply?

This firm offers something increasingly hard to find - a genuine team environment where people enjoy working together and where individuals are recognised for their contribution.

You will benefit from:

• A supportive and approachable leadership team.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.
• Opportunities to broaden your technical and commercial skills.
• A friendly and inclusive culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

If you are looking to join a successful independent practice where you can make a real impact whilst enjoying a supportive and personable working environment, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays for more details or apply online.

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Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.

We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

• Corporate Governance
• Credit Control
• Part-Qualified Accountant
• Payroll
• Public Practice Accounting
• Public Services Accounting
• Senior Finance – Qualified
• Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
• Tax & Treasury

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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