Practice Accountant

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Discount and wellbeing platform

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Burnley seeks a newly qualified accountant to manage a client portfolio and deliver excellent client service. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous holidays and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should hold an ACA or ACCA qualification and have experience within a UK accountancy practice.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or recently qualified accountant.
• Eligible to work in the UK full time.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel to client sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
• Preparing year-end accounts for various entities.
• Supporting junior staff with their work.
• Maintaining strong client relationships.
• Preparing VAT schedules and tax computations.
• Contributing to workflow planning and resource allocation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and firm policies.

Skills

Experience in UK accountancy practice

ACA or ACCA qualification

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

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Business Partner - Sheridan Maine Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” Malcolm Gladwell.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a leading accountancy firm that is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join its Burnley office. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio, play a key role in delivering outstanding client service, and guide a supportive and motivated team.

With continual professional development, tailored training, and clear opportunities for progression, this is an excellent chance to grow your career with a firm that truly invests in its people.

What is on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance.
• Discount and wellbeing platform with a wide range of perks.

Your responsibilities as a Practice Accountant include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements and tax returns.
• Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, charities, and sole traders.
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior staff, providing coaching and feedback.
• Attending client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Preparing VAT schedules, corporation tax computations, and tax returns.
• Contributing to workflow planning and resource allocation within the team.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and firm policies.

To be considered for this Practice Accountant role, you should have:

• An ACA or ACCA qualification (newly qualified or recently qualified).
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel to client sites when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive practice. If you’re ready to build your future with a firm that values its people as much as its clients, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Customer Service

Industries

Accounting, Professional Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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