AAT Qualified Accountant - Flexible Hours, SME Practice

Reed; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible hours

Friendly environment

Job summary

Reed in Northampton is seeking an AAT qualified Accountant to join a growing independent practice. The role blends year‑end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT work and client interaction across a diverse SME portfolio, delivering a well‑rounded service.

The firm offers a relaxed, supportive culture with genuine flexibility and a healthy work‑life balance. It supports full‑time or part‑time hours (three days per week) and flexible patterns to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience in practice.
• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for SME clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with management accounts production.
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile bank, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Support clients with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Client relations

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Reed in Northampton is seeking an AAT qualified Accountant to join a growing independent practice. The role blends year‑end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT work and client interaction across a diverse SME portfolio, delivering a well‑rounded service.

The firm offers a relaxed, supportive culture with genuine flexibility and a healthy work‑life balance. It supports full‑time or part‑time hours (three days per week) and flexible patterns to fit your lifestyle.