Practice Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Accountant to join a well-established accountancy firm offering bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and business advisory services to individuals and SMEs.

They are seeking a finance professional with strong UK practice experience, capable of finalising accounts, submitting to HMRC and Companies House, and providing guidance to junior team members where required.

This permanent role can be full-time or part-time offering a salary range of £25,000 - £45,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Preparing and finalising year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
? Carrying out reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledgers.
? Submitting accounts and returns to HMRC and Companies House in compliance with UK regulations.
? Preparing and maintaining accurate financial statements, reports, and budgets.
? Preparing and submitting VAT returns and assisting with corporation tax computations (CT600).
? Managing purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and journal postings.
? Reviewing and supervising junior staff outputs, offering mentoring and support.
? Assisting with management accounts and ad-hoc financial reports.
? Maintaining high accuracy and compliance across all financial processes.


What we are looking for:

? Previous experience as an Accounts Senior, Accounts supervisor, Accounts & Audit Senior, Practice Accountant, Accountant, Accounts Semi Senior or similar finance-based position.
? Minimum 3 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice (essential)
? Strong knowledge of HMRC and Companies House submission procedures
? AAT Level 4, ACCA part-qualified, or equivalent practical experience
? Proficient in preparing and finalising statutory accounts independently
? Experienced with accounting software, including Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
? Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex spreadsheets
? Sound understan