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Posted 28 July, 2026

Senior Accountant

Rayment Recruitment
Leigh-on-Sea, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Accountant (Practice) – Year-End, Tax & P11DsLeigh-on-Sea | £38,000–£45,000 DOE | Full-time

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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice in Leigh-on-Sea. This role is ideal for someone confident managing year-end work independently and supporting a varied client portfolio.

About the Role\n

You will take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, working closely with the Practice Partner and supporting a wide range of clients. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent accuracy, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Prepare year-end accounts without supervision
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  • Complete tax computations and support tax compliance
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  • Prepare P11Ds
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  • Manage and review nominal ledger accounts
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  • Work across multiple accounting software packages (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
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  • Support the Practice Partner with client queries, reporting, and technical issues
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About You\n

You’ll bring strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence working within a busy practice environment.

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You must have:

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  • Extensive experience managing nominal ledger accounts
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  • Strong practice background (minimum 3+ years preferred)
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  • Comprehensive knowledge of Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and other accounting systems
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  • Solid understanding of year-end processes and tax compliance
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You may be:

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  • QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified
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What’s on Offer\n
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  • £38,000–£45,000 DOE
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  • Direct reporting line to the Practice Partner
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  • Supportive, professional working environment
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  • Genuine progression opportunities
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Apply now — interviews are being arranged immediately.