Accounts Senior


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester, CO3 3BZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with a respected independent accountancy practice that has built an excellent reputation for delivering personalised advice and exceptional client service.

Your new role

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for:

Preparing sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts in line with FRS 102A and FRS 105.

Drafting associated tax computations.

Providing bookkeeping services and supporting clients with bookkeeping-related queries.

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building strong working relationships.

Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Advising clients on a variety of accounting and business-related matters.

Supporting the wider team and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality client service.

What you'll need to succeed

ACA, ACCA qualified, AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.

Minimum of 5 years' accountancy practice experience.

Strong experience preparing accounts for a range of owner-managed businesses.

Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.

Proficient user of Xero.

Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Dext and CCH would be advantageous.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple client deadlines.

What you'll get in return

35-hour working week.

22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home following successful completion of probation.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills within a respected local practice.

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied role with client exposure, flexibility and long-term development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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