Accounts Manager (Senior Accountant) - Senior Accountant Position with Clear Management Pathway

Accounts Manager - Shape Your Future with a Leading Firm

Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Our client is a long-established, forward-thinking accounting firm with offices across Suffolk and the Southeast. For decades, they’ve been trusted by businesses of all sizes to deliver exceptional accounting services—and they’ve built a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and client success.

Now, they’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team as an Account Manager —a pivotal role where you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, provide expert advice, and mentor junior colleagues. If you’re an experienced accountant eager to progress toward management, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll become a true business partner to your clients. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Building strong client relationships through professionalism, clear communication, and expert advice.
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• Advising on tax planning and business strategy, and supporting ad-hoc projects.
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• Preparing financial and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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• Guiding and reviewing junior team members’ work, helping them grow professionally.
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• Managing budgets and time reporting, keeping projects on track and profitable.
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• Collaborating on firm-wide goals, contributing to growth and operational strategy.
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What We’re Looking For - to thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

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• Part AAT/ACCA qualification (or equivalent experience).
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• Previous experience in an accountancy firm, working to UK regulations.
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• Strong knowledge of FRS 102a and FRS 105, and experience preparing company accounts and tax computations.
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• Expertise across corporate, personal, VAT, and income tax.
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• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools like Xero and TaxCalc.
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• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to mentor others.
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Why work for our client? As well as being an integral part of an experience and supportive team-

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• Competitive salary that reflects your expertise.
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• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.
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• A clear path for career progression toward management.
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• The chance to join a firm that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
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Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of a firm that invests in your success.