Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior
Location: Worksop - Office-Based
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 20-25 hours per week for part-time)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time), dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced accountant currently working in an accountancy practice?
We are looking for an experienced Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to join a well-established, friendly accountancy practice based in Worksop.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys managing their own portfolio of clients, building relationships and delivering high-quality accounting and tax services.
Both full-time and part-time hours are available, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced accountant looking for their next career move.
You will work closely with the Practice Owner, managing a varied client portfolio across sectors including industrial, transport and farming.
Duties include
* Managing your own portfolio of clients, providing accounting and tax support from start to finish.
* Preparing statutory and management accounts for a range of businesses.
* Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
* Providing clear, practical advice to clients on accounting and tax matters.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
* Liaising with HMRC and other relevant organisations.
* Working with accounting software including TaxCalc, Kashflow, QuickBooks, Xero and Dext.
* Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.
* Supporting colleagues and contributing to the smooth running of the practice.
The ideal candidate
Previous UK accountancy practice experience is essential for this position.
To be considered, you will need:
* A minimum of 3 years' recent experience working within an accountancy practice, ideally 5 years or more.
* Proven experience preparing accounts and working with multiple clients in a practice environment.
* ACCA qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, or AAT Level 4 qualified/studying.
* Candidates with AAT Level 3 may be considered if they have substantial, relevant practice experience.
* Strong working knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax.
* Experience managing your own client portfolio or taking significant responsibility for client accounts.
* Good working knowledge of accounting software.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
* Confidence working independently and building relationships with clients.
Important: This role is specifically for someone with previous accountancy practice experience. Unfortunately, candidates whose experience is solely within industry or in-house finance departments will not be considered.
Benefits
* Full-time or part-time hours available (20 to 25 hours per week for part-time).
* Salary up to £45k per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Study support available.
* A friendly, close-knit team and supportive working environment.
* Autonomy to manage your own portfolio of clients.
* The opportunity to work directly with the Practice Owner and develop long-term client relationships.
Interested?
If you have a strong background in accountancy practice and are looking for a new opportunity in Worksop, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV.
Please note: This is an office-based role in Worksop. Applicants must have relevant UK accountancy practice experience and be able to commute reliably to the office.
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