via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Experienced Accountant

Rayment Recruitment
Rayleigh Full-time GBP 48,000 – 56,000
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Accountant / Accounts Senior Rayleigh | £48,000–£56,000 DOE | Full-time | Office-based

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a busy, supportive practice. This role is ideal for someone confident handling year-end work and a wide range of accounting tasks.

The Role You will take ownership of key accounting duties and support a varied client portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Year-end accounts preparation, including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss

  • Payroll processing

  • CIS returns

  • Working across multiple accounting software packages: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage

  • Supporting clients and resolving queries in a timely manner

About You You’ll bring strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

You must have:

  • Comprehensive accounting background

  • Experience preparing year-end accounts

  • Payroll and CIS knowledge

  • Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

You will be:
  • QBE, Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified

  • A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail

  • Preferably a car driver due to the office-based nature of the role

What’s on Offer • Salary £48,000–£56,000 DOE
  • Excellent career progression opportunities

  • Supportive, friendly team environment

  • Fully office-based role in Rayleigh

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today — interviews are being arranged quickly.

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