Part-time Senior Accountant

Job description

Part-time Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant – Colchester

£28,000 - £40,000 pro rata, Growing multi-site independent firm, office based

A well-established Colchester based accountancy practice is seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant (or mixed Accounts & Audit professional) to join its growing team on a part-time basis.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for reduced hours and who has 3+ years’ experience as a semi-senior, or is currently a Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge. Hours can flexible, including school hours, or full days over a reduced week (2-4 days)

This is a great firm with wider national presence and therefore plenty to offer in terms of development and growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare / review year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Draft statutory financial statements in line with FRS 102 and 101.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing, review and submission of VAT returns
• Liaising directly with clients and handling queries professionally
• Exposure to audit work would be a benefit if a combined audit/accounts journey is your focus

What We’re Looking For

• AAT Level 4 qualified or ACCA / ACA part-qualified or qualified (QBE also considered)
• 3+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice with a confidence across accounts and tax
• Experience managing multiple client files and liaising directly with clients
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills – a natural diligence and organised approach
• Audit experience (not essential)
• Confidence working with varied workloads and requirements
• Previous experience with accounting systems such as: Xero, Quickbooks, CCH, Sage

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of between £28,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Study support and ongoing professional development where required
• A close knit and well-established team for support and guidance
• Please note: this is an office based role with no hybrid working offered so applicants must be a commutable distance to Colchester

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £28,000 and £40,000 Per Month

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English