Senior Accountant (Part Time), Colchester

Job description

20th May, 2026

Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant (Part Time)
£28,000-£40,000 pro rata – Colchester, growing multi-site independent firm, office based (Audit experience a bonus)

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 be 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 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

Please note, we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

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