Practice Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Fully or Soon-to-be Qualified Practice Accountant. The role involves preparing year-end accounts, managing a portfolio of clients, and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant accounting qualifications and experience, along with proficiency in accounting software and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Study support

Flexible start/finish times

Professional development

Free onsite parking

Referral incentive scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year audit experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a UK-based accountancy practice.
• Experienced with double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various entities.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital compliance.

Skills

Audit experience

Proficient in accounting software

Understanding of VAT and UK tax compliance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client-facing interaction

Education

Fully qualified or soon-to-be qualified (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

Excel

Outlook

Job description

A long-established and growing accountancy practice based in West Yorkshire is currently seeking a Fully or Soon-to-be Qualified Practice Accountant to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role offering excellent career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio of SME clients.

Practice Accountant Job Overview

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations and returns.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, ensuring monthly bookkeeping is accurate and up to date.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including sales ledger maintenance, supplier payments, and bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Respond to client queries via phone, email, and virtual meetings in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with partners and senior managers on ad hoc projects.
• Support apprentices and junior staff through guidance and on-the-job training.
• Apply strong technical knowledge alongside excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Practice Accountant Job Requirements

• Fully qualified or soon-to-be qualified (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) or QBE.
• Minimum of 1 year audit experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a UK-based accountancy practice, with a general practice background.
• Proficient in accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, and UK tax compliance.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Confident in client-facing interactions both in person and virtually.

Practice Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Study Support: Available where applicable for those completing qualifications
• Flexible start/finish times
• Professional development and mentoring scheme
• Internal career progression pathway
• 2 hours per month CPD
• Perkbox rewards programme (post-probation)
• Free onsite parking
• Referral incentive scheme
• Pension

Bennett & Game Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.