Accountant - Practice Hertfordshire 3+ Years' Experience

SectorBridge Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

SectorBridge Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established accountancy practice in Hertfordshire to recruit an experienced Accountant. The role offers the chance to manage a varied client portfolio and develop within a supportive, professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in practice, be AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified, and possess strong knowledge of statutory accounts and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax returns.
• Assist with management accounts and bookkeeping as needed.
• Review financial records for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients and provide accounting support.
• Manage deadlines and maintain high-quality work.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the team.

Skills

3+ years exp

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

AAT / ACCA / ACA

Job description

We are currently working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Hertfordshire who are looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with a minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice, who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of clients, providing a range of accounting and tax services while building strong client relationships.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns.
• Assisting with management accounts and bookkeeping where required.
• Reviewing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients, responding to queries and providing accounting support.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the wider team.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Good working knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Confident dealing with clients and working independently as well as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive accountancy practice.
• Varied client portfolio offering exposure to a broad range of accounting work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A friendly and collaborative working environment.