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.

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