Part Time Senior Accountant

Rd Financial Recruitment Ltd; Bagshot; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible schedule

On-demand training platform

Open and supportive culture

Pro-rata pay

Job summary

Rd Financial Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant for a part-time role with hybrid working and a 25–30 hour week. You will be the lead contact for client portfolios, preparing FRS105/FRS102 accounts and corporation tax returns, and supporting junior staff while monitoring pricing and proposals.

The ideal candidate is qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW) with practice experience, UK VAT knowledge, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a UK recognised professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW).
• Experience handling FRS105/FRS102 accounts and tax returns in practice.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and managing client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead contact for client portfolio, delivering excellent service.
• Prepare/review FRS105 & FRS102 accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Support and review junior staff output with feedback.
• Prepare VAT returns, management accounts and forecasts.
• Complete self-assessment returns for individuals and partnerships.
• Monitor scope changes and manage pricing via proposals.
• Maintain progress in practice management tools and records.
• Respond to client emails within 48 hours.
• Learn firm systems and suggest process improvements.
• Occasional travel for team/client meetings.

Skills

Client management

FRS105/FRS102

Staff mentoring

VAT

Self-assessment

Pricing

Practice management tools

Communication

Process improvement

Travel

Education

Professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Senior Accountant | Part-Time | - 2 Day's in Office | Core Hours 11AM-2PM | £50k-£55k FTE | Flexible & Hybrid Working

Are you a qualified accountant craving more than routine compliance work? Want to be part of a people-first, forward-thinking practice where your ideas matter? This is a rare opportunity to join a modern firm that balances flexibility with strong team support. We're working with a respected, values-led accountancy practice offering a hybrid, part-time Senior Accountant role. You'll enjoy autonomy, career development, and meaningful work-all within a culture that values people as much as numbers.

Core responsibilities:

• Lead contact for client portfolio, providing excellent service
• Prepare/review FRS105 & FRS102 accounts and corporation tax returns
• Support and review junior staff output, offering constructive feedback
• Prepare VAT returns, management accounts, and forecasts
• Complete self-assessment returns for individuals and partnerships
• Monitor scope changes and manage pricing via structured proposals
• Maintain accurate progress in practice management tools
• Respond to client emails within 48 hours (sooner for VIPs)
• Learn firm systems and suggest process improvements
• Occasional travel for team/client meetings

About you:

• Practice experience with FRS105/FRS102 accounts and tax returns
• You're qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW) and have at least 2 years' experience in practice.
• Knowledge of UK self-assessment and SME tax
• Experience with VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts
• Strong communication, including video and written formats
• Attention to detail and good time management
• Familiarity with Xero or willingness to learn
• A collaborative mindset and comfort asking for support
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and growth

Package includes:

• Salary: £50k-£55k FTE (pro-rata for 25-30 hrs/week)
• Hours: 25-30 hrs/week. Paid extra hours or TOIL
• Location: Hybrid - 1 day/week in-office. Core hours 11AM-2PM
• Flexible schedule
• Access to on-demand training platform
• Supportive and open culture