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Senior Accountant/Client Manager

Senior Accountant / Client Manager | 3 Partner Firm | Colchester
Our client is a well-established and progressive 3 Partner Firm based in Colchester with over 80 years of history. As members of the UK200 Group, they offer the technical expertise of a larger firm while maintaining a personal, family-feel environment that prioritises teamwork and professional growth.

Senior Accountant / Client Manager responsibilities

  • Manage a varied client portfolio including small and medium limited companies, group structures, and LLP/Partnerships.
  • Lead both accounts preparation and audit assignments, overseeing the assignment team and ensuring effective service delivery.
  • Prepare year-end accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns while handling corporation tax computations.
  • Act as a direct point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and supporting Partners with ad hoc advisory projects.

As the successful candidate you will

  • Be ACA or ACCA Qualified with a minimum of 3 years of experience within a UK public practice audit and accounts role.
  • Demonstrate experience in managing audit assignments from planning to completion, ideally with exposure to charities and academies.
  • Possess strong technical proficiency in statutory accounts, management reporting, and tax compliance.
  • Hold a valid driving license to facilitate client visits across the region.

In exchange you will receive

  • 23 days annual leave, with entitlements increasing based on your length of service.
  • A flexible hybrid working model and a flexi-time system to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Free on-site parking at their Colchester office.
  • A competitive salary and a clear path for career development within a growing, ambitious firm.

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 Senior Accountant / Client Manager job in Colchester.

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Reference

18385

Sector

Accounts & Outsourcing

Salary

£41,000 to £49,000 Per Annum

Town/City

Colchester

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

21/05/2026

Ryan Green
0203 854 5342

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