Part-Time Practice Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Sandbach; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly accountancy practice in the Cheshire area is seeking an experienced Accounts Producer. This role offers flexible working hours, home working options, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and bookkeeping, with knowledge of tax and a strong ability to work with various clients. A competitive salary of £34k – £38k pro-rata is offered based on experience. This is a great opportunity for those seeking part-time work while balancing family commitments.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly options

Home working flexibility

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting/bookkeeping with a reasonable knowledge of tax.
• Comfortable working with a range of clients, including farmers.
• Proactive team player who can work independently after initial training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for business partners and senior managers.
• Handle occasional ad-hoc client requests, particularly assisting with record-keeping.
• Manage clients accounts, including working with partnerships and limited companies.

Skills

Experience in accounting/bookkeeping

Knowledge of tax

Team player

Ability to work independently

Tools

Iris accounts and tax software

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Producer with a solid understanding of tax and a keen eye for detail? Our client, a friendly and flexible accountancy practice in the Cheshire area, is looking for someone like you to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, family-friendly environment, with the option to blend office‑based and home working once established.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for business partners and senior managers
• Handle occasional ad‑hoc client requests, particularly assisting with record‑keeping and accounting support
• Manage clients accounts, including working with partnerships, limited companies, and agricultural clients
• Assist with specific industry tasks such as herd basis, profit averaging, and stock valuations (support available for agricultural tasks)

What We Offer

• Flexible Working Hours: We are happy to accommodate a start date between February and April, or earlier if available and depending on your notice period. The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week, with flexibility on additional hours during busy periods (May to Christmas). Time in lieu will be granted in March/April
• Family‑Friendly Options: If you have children of school age, then there is the option to work additional hours during term‑time and take time off during school holidays. This flexibility helps you manage both work and family commitments
• Home Working Flexibility: Initially office‑based, but once you're up to speed, you will have the option to work from home for up to half of the working week
• Competitive Salary: £34k – £38k pro‑rata (full‑time equivalent), based on experience
• Supportive Team: As part of a small, close‑knit team, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your role while benefiting from support when needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in accounting/bookkeeping with a reasonable knowledge of tax
• Comfortable working with a range of clients, including farmers (experience with herd basis, profit averaging, and stock valuations is a bonus)
• A proactive team player who can work independently after initial training
• Familiarity with Iris accounts and tax software is preferred, but not essential

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice that values flexibility and work‑life balance. If you're looking for a part‑time role that allows you to contribute to a diverse range of clients while enjoying a positive and supportive working environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Interested? - then please APPLY TODAY

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.