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Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior | Top 100 Firm | Chelmsford

Our client is a highly regarded Top 100 Firm with a strong presence across the South East. Known for their ambitious growth and professional yet supportive culture, they manage a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from entrepreneurs to large OMBs with turnovers up to £4 million.

Accounts Senior responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, year-end financial statements, and tax returns for a varied client base including property, haulage, and agricultural sectors.

  • Oversee complex bookkeeping and management accounting projects, ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and VAT returns are filed accurately.

  • Act as a Xero champion within the team, providing technical support to both colleagues and clients to optimize cloud accounting processes.

  • Maintain and develop strong client relationships, attending meetings and resolving technical queries to ensure a high level of service delivery.

As the successful candidate you will

  • Be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified, or possess equivalent experience gained within a UK professional practice environment.

  • Have at least 5 years of experience in practice, with a strong background in statutory accounts and corporate tax.

  • Be a Xero accredited user with advanced proficiency in cloud accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

  • Demonstrate experience managing a diverse client portfolio and working effectively toward tight statutory deadlines.

In exchange you will receive

  • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.

  • Flexible working hours and flexitime arrangements to support work-life balance.

  • Comprehensive private dental insurance and life insurance.

  • Contributory company pension scheme.

  • Convenient on-site parking at their Chelmsford office.

Austin Rose specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support you in securing roles aligned with your long-term ambitions. If this role sounds of interest or you would like more information, please apply online for this Accounts Senior position in Chelmsford.

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Reference

15340

Sector

Accounts & Outsourcing

Salary

£28,000 to £35,000 Per Annum

Town/City

Chelmsford

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

24/05/2026

Ryan Green
0203 854 5342

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