NXTGEN is delighted to be partnering with an exciting accountancy firm in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Cloud Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern and fast-growing team within a practice that’s truly breaking the mould. With a continually expanding client base and an experienced, energetic team, this role offers the kind of variety and exposure rarely found in the local market, including direct access to high-value and complex clients.
As Cloud Accountant, you’ll take ownership of a select portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive a first-class service. You’ll deliver hands-on support across a broad range of responsibilities, including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, and tax returns. You’ll also play a key role in digital transformation projects, advising clients on the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems to drive efficiency and performance.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys a balance of hands-on technical work and advisory support, and who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment.

• Manage bookkeeping and transactional processes for a portfolio of exciting, growth-focused clients
• Prepare accurate management accounts, VAT returns and cashflow forecasts
• Liaise directly with clients to support their day-to-day financial operations
• Collaborate with a respected Partner on high-value client work and technical queries
• Lead on the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping to nurture future talent
• QBE with strong relevant experience, AAT qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice setting is essential this role
• Confident communicator with a client-first approach
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Structured training and development programmes
• Friendly and modern office environment
• Monthly team events and social activities
• Private medical cover and performance bonus
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be a valued member of a modern and forward-thinking team, with the opportunity to work on complex clients, be supported in your career, and truly make an impact this could be your next step. If you’d like to learn more, please get in touch with Annie for a confidential chat.
Salary dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Practice: 1 year (required)
• Bookkeeping/ Cloud Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Cloud Accountant/ BS

• Manage bookkeeping and transactional processes for a portfolio of exciting, growth-focused clients
• Prepare accurate management accounts, VAT returns and cashflow forecasts
• Liaise directly with clients to support their day-to-day financial operations
• Collaborate with a respected Partner on high-value client work and technical queries
• Lead on the implementation and optimisation of cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping to nurture future talent
• QBE with strong relevant experience, AAT qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice setting is essential this role
• Confident communicator with a client-first approach
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Structured training and development programmes
• Friendly and modern office environment
• Monthly team events and social activities
• Private medical cover and performance bonus
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing fir