Rowland Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy firm in Essex to recruit an Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or experienced accountant to take a lead role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax services, while supporting and mentoring junior team members.
The role offers a broad mix of client-facing work, technical accounting, and team development. You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking practice with a strong reputation for client service and staff progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies
- Assist with group consolidations and financial statement preparation under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and IFRS
- Prepare and review corporation tax returns and VAT submissions
- Support clients with bookkeeping and management accounts
- Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide guidance
- Keep up to date with accounting standards and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with other departments to deliver joined-up client service
- Review work from junior team members and provide feedback
- Assist with ad hoc projects and contribute to internal process improvements
- Mentor and train junior staff, supporting their technical development
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
- Confident using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and CCH (training provided if needed)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Comfortable mentoring junior staff and reviewing work
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working model
- Full support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
- Business closure over Christmas (subject to business needs)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme and more
If you're an experienced accountant looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow within a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step.