Practice Accountant

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Hybrid working

Exposure to varied client portfolio

Opportunity for development

Stable long-term opportunity

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is looking for a Practice Accountant based in Camberley. The role involves preparing statutory and annual accounts, assisting with tax computations, and using cloud accounting software.

Candidates should have experience in an accountancy practice and strong attention to detail. This position offers hybrid working and a collaborative team environment in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and annual accounts from client records.
• Prepare year end accounting files and supporting schedules.
• Assist with draft business tax computations.

Skills

Double entry bookkeeping

Preparation of statutory and annual accounts

Familiarity with Xero

Familiarity with QuickBooks

Familiarity with Sage

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud accounting software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Camberley. Working closely with a small and supportive team, this position will suit someone looking to build on their experience within practice and take on a varied role supporting a broad client portfolio.

The firm works with entrepreneurial and growing businesses across a range of sectors, offering exposure to both accounts preparation and wider client support work in a busy office environment.

Practice Accountant - About The Role

This role will involve preparing statutory and annual accounts from client records, supporting year end processes and assisting with business tax computations. You will work with a range of cloud accounting software packages and liaise directly with clients to resolve straightforward queries and maintain accurate records.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a close knit team. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads in a busy environment will be important.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from client records
• Preparing year end accounting files and supporting schedules
• Assisting with draft business tax computations
• Reconciling control accounts including accruals, prepayments, payroll and fixed assets
• Ensuring balance sheet figures are fully supported with appropriate documentation
• Liaising with clients to resolve routine queries
• Maintaining clear and accurate working papers
• Using a range of accounting software packages including cloud based systems

The successful Practice Accountant will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts
• Familiarity with software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Professional and personable approach with clients and colleagues
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute within a team

Practice Accountant - Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Opportunity to continue developing within practice
• Office based role within a growing firm
• Stable long term opportunity with progression potential