Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant

Full-Time 49500 - 60500 Β£ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage diverse client portfolios and prepare accounts and tax returns.
  • Company: Established accountancy practice with a friendly and professional team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and genuine career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior staff and work with cloud accounting software.
  • Why this job: Combine client contact with technical work in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accountancy, strong tax knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a varied role with a growing and well-established accountancy practice? We're recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a friendly and professional team near Stroud. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, prepare accounts and tax returns, provide business advice, and support the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
  • Preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
  • Completing tax computations and liaising with HMRC
  • Supporting VAT and compliance work
  • Building strong client relationships and providing advisory support
  • Mentoring and reviewing work completed by junior team members
  • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks

About You

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice
  • Strong accounts and tax knowledge
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • AAT, ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
  • Experience with Digita, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing training and fully supported professional development
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Varied client portfolio and advisory exposure

If you're looking for your next step within practice and want a role that combines client contact, technical work and career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Practice Accountant employer: Hays Senior Finance

Join a highly regarded organisation in Leeds as a Payroll Specialist, where you will thrive in a supportive and flexible working environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a standalone payroll function, with opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous improvement.

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Contact Details:

Hays Senior Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Practice Accountant

Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Adaptability
Organizational Skills