At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts, manage bookkeeping, and provide tax advice for diverse clients.
- Company: Respected independent accountancy practice with a friendly team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied workload and long-term career stability.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm and build lasting client relationships while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Five years' UK practice experience and ACA/ACCA/QBE qualification.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A long-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice is seeking to appoint an experienced Practice Accountant to join its friendly and close-knit team. The practice advises a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and self-employed individuals, taking considerable pride in delivering a personal service of the highest standard. Owing to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an accountant with at least five years' UK practice experience who is capable of assuming responsibility from the outset.
Whether your strengths lie principally in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, taxation, or a combination thereof, you will be joining a firm where professionalism, integrity and lasting client relationships remain at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
- Preparing annual statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of limited companies and sole traders.
- Managing bookkeeping assignments and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
- Preparing and submitting Self Assessment Tax Returns.
- Preparing Corporation Tax computations and returns.
- Providing advice and support to self-employed clients and owner-managed businesses.
- Assisting clients with Capital Gains Tax and CIS-related matters where appropriate.
- Liaising directly with clients, HMRC and fellow professionals.
- Ensuring all statutory deadlines are met accurately and efficiently.
- Developing trusted, long-standing relationships through the delivery of an exceptional client service.
The Successful Applicant
- A minimum of five years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
- ACA, ACCA or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
- The confidence and ability to manage your own client portfolio with minimal supervision.
- Experience preparing accounts, bookkeeping and tax work within practice.
- A professional and personable approach, coupled with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to providing first-class client service.
In Return
- A competitive salary dependent upon experience and the nature of the role.
- Hybrid working arrangements in High Wycombe.
- Flexible working hours.
- A genuinely supportive and family-friendly working environment.
- A varied client portfolio and interesting workload.
- Long-term career stability within a respected independent practice.
Please Note: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom, as visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this appointment.
Practice Accountant in High Wycombe employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to driving meaningful HR initiatives, employees enjoy hybrid working arrangements, significant exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the employee experience during a transformative period. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
