Senior Accountant Job

In Great Yarmouth

The Role

Ref: JO0000009082SQ

  • Permanent
  • Great Yarmouth
  • 42,000 - £52,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £42,000 - £52,000

Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong client relationships, and enjoy flexibility in how you work?

Do you want to join a supportive and well-established practice offering hybrid working and genuine opportunities to grow?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a respected and friendly accountancy firm in Great Yarmouth. You’ll manage a varied portfolio, provide high-quality accounts and tax services, and play an important role in supporting the wider team.

The Role

As Senior Accountant, you’ll take responsibility for your own portfolio while contributing to the delivery of efficient, accurate, and proactive client service.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Producing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
  • Preparing management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports
  • Handling VAT returns and providing practical VAT advice where required
  • Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing coaching
  • Managing client relationships and answering day-to-day queries
  • Supporting workflow planning and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Assisting with digital accounting projects, including Xero and cloud migrations

About You

You’ll be a confident, well-rounded accountant who enjoys both technical work and client interaction.

You will:

  • Be ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Have at least 3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
  • Be confident preparing accounts and tax returns independently
  • Possess excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
  • Be proficient with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage)
  • Enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
  • Be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively
  • Appreciate the benefits of hybrid working while remaining committed to team collaboration

The Firm

You’ll be joining a long-standing local accountancy practice known for its welcoming environment, modern approach, and strong client relationships. The firm supports a broad range of clients across Norfolk and places a high value on professionalism, teamwork, and work–life balance.

Hybrid working, professional development, and genuine long-term career opportunities are built into the culture, making it a great place to advance your career.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around home and office time
  • Supportive, friendly team with a collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for continued professional development
  • Exposure to an interesting and varied client portfolio
  • Clear progression opportunities within the firm

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a senior tax leader to join a respected, ambitious practice at Partner level. If you want influence, autonomy, high-quality work, and the ability to shape the long-term growth of a tax function, this role could be your ideal next step.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Senior Accountant jobs here. 

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd 

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Great Yarmouth and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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