Accounts Senior
Ely, Cambridgeshire
£38,000 - £45,000

A well-established accountancy firm is seeking an Accounts Senior to join its growing Ely team. This is a varied and client-facing role within a supportive environment, offering exposure to a broad mix of accounting and tax work across SMEs, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will be working as part of a collaborative team, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while building strong relationships with a diverse client base.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts, bookkeeping and client records to draft accounts stage.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns, including capital gains and property income schedules.
• Completion and submission of VAT returns and liaison with HMRC.
• Providing bookkeeping support, including Sage Line 50 client assistance and visits where required.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting advisory work where appropriate.
• Supporting payroll-related queries including P11Ds and CIS returns.
• Liaising directly with clients to request information, resolve queries and provide updates.
• Assisting with company secretarial duties including filings at Companies House.
• Reviewing junior staff work, mentoring and supporting development where applicable.
• Using modern paperless systems and integrated accounting software (CCH).

Personal Requirements

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 1 year experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax compliance.
• Confident communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage workload and work to deadlines.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Study support and paid study leave.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Enhanced pension (salary sacrifice).
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Private health cash plan (dental, optical, physio etc.).
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay.
• Wellbeing support including counselling and legal advice.
• Regular social events and team activities.
• Flu vaccinations and health initiatives.

If you are an Accounts Senior looking to join a progressive general practice offering strong development, varied client work and a supportive culture, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.