Business Services Senior

A respected and growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Rushden is seeking an experienced Business Services Senior to join their dynamic team, offering flexible working, company pension, and much more! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that prides itself on delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients. The firm is known for its supportive culture, strong client relationships, and commitment to professional development.

Working as a Business Services Senior, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts, reviewing junior staff work, and supporting Managers and Partners with advisory projects.

This role offers genuine progression prospects within a well-established accountancy practice in Rushden, making it ideal for an ambitious individual looking to take the next step in their accountancy career within practice. At Crowe Watson Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in accountancy practice recruitment across the UK and are proud to partner with leading firms to connect talented professionals with outstanding opportunities.

Our in-depth market knowledge and consultative approach ensure we provide a tailored, supportive experience for every candidate we represent. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients within a UK accountancy practice Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP Preparing corporation tax returns and overseeing VAT returns Supervising and mentoring junior members of staff Liaising directly with clients, providing accounting and business advisory support Assisting Managers and Partners with ad hoc projects Requirements ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified (or qualified by experience) Must have a minimum of 2 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax compliance Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively