Part-time Practice Accountant 20 hours per week | Hook | c.£50,000 FTE*

Job Description

Looking for a part-time role where you can genuinely make an impact-without sacrificing flexibility? This could be just the opportunity. We're working with a friendly, well-established practice offering a varied and autonomous role, perfect for an experienced accountant who enjoys working closely with clients.

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded, independent accountancy practice, supporting a wide range of businesses and individuals across Southern England. They pride themselves on building long-term relationships with their clients, offering a personal, down-to-earth service alongside expert financial guidance.

With a collaborative and supportive team culture, they've created an environment where people feel trusted, valued and able to do their best work-without unnecessary pressure or rigid structures. Flexibility is genuinely embedded in how they operate, making this an ideal setting for someone looking to balance professional challenge with a more manageable working pattern.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on role with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to get involved across all areas of practice accounting. You'll work closely with the approachable and supportive owner, as well as liaise directly with clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing management accounts




• Drafting year-end accounts




• Assisting with tax computations




• Potentially assisting with training or mentoring junior team members

A range of systems are used across the client base, so being comfortable adapting to different software will be important.

Software includes:

• Xero




• Dext (Receipt Bank)




• Tax Calc (training can be provided)




• BrightPay




• Microsoft Office

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy, and brings a logical, methodical approach to your work.

We're looking for:

• Solid experience within an accountancy practice (essential)




• Strong all-round accounting skills across accounts production and tax returns




• Experience preparing management accounts




• The confidence to manage your own workload and communicate with clients




• A collaborative mindset, with the potential to support junior colleagues

Formal qualifications are welcome but not essential-experience and capability are what matter most here.

What's on Offer

• Around 20 hours per week, with flexibility on how these are worked




• Based in the office in central Hook




• Salary of c.£50,000 FTE* (pro rata for part-time hours)




• Friendly, relaxed working environment with a genuinely supportive culture




• Early finish at 2:30pm on Fridays




• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)




• Parking on site

*full time equivalent - actual salary will depend on hours worked