Practice Accountant

Hoot Recruit; Hooton Pagnell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Study support

Remote working available

Company car potential

Career development

Job summary

Hoot Recruit, based in Hooton, Cheshire, seeks an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to manage a portfolio of limited company clients and provide accounting and taxation support.

You will handle accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation, with study support and progression opportunities in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies.
• Good knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT.
• Payroll knowledge or experience.
• Familiarity with Self Assessment.
• Confident in client communications by phone, email, and Teams.
• Proficient with digital accounting software.
• AAT or ACCA qualification/part-qualification preferred.
• Candidate by experience also considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited company clients.
• Prepare company accounts and statutory submissions.
• Prepare and file CT returns (CT600).
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process payroll for clients.
• Liaise with clients via phone, email and Teams.
• Advise on tax-efficient ways of operating.
• Maintain client records using CRM and digital systems.
• Interact with HMRC and Companies House filings.

Skills

2+ years in practice

Limited company accounts

Corporation Tax

Payroll

Self Assessment

Client communication

Digital accounting software

Experience in practice

Education

AAT/ACCA qualification

Job description

Practice Accountant / Client Accountant

Location: Hooton, Cheshire

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday – Friday

Study Support Available

An established and growing accountancy business based in Hooton is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to join its team.

This is a varied, client‑facing role managing a portfolio of limited company clients and supporting them across accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation.

It would suit someone with at least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice who enjoys dealing directly with clients and is looking for a role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and further development.

The Role

You will manage your own portfolio of limited company clients, providing ongoing accounting and taxation support.

• Managing a portfolio of limited company clients from initial onboarding onwards
• Incorporating new limited companies and maintaining accurate client records
• Preparing company accounts and statutory submissions
• Preparing and filing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Registering and processing payroll for limited company clients
• Advising clients on tax-efficient ways of operating through a limited company
• Holding regular profit & loss and tax‑planning conversations with company directors
• Preparing and filing Self Assessment tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Maintaining accurate information using CRM and digital accounting systems
• Dealing with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies
• A good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT
• Experience or working knowledge of payroll
• Knowledge of personal taxation and Self Assessment
• Confidence dealing directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Experience using digital accounting software
• AAT or ACCA qualification/part‑qualification would be advantageous
• Candidates who are qualified by experience are equally encouraged to apply

What's On Offer?

• £26,000 – £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday working
• Study support/packages available
• Ad-hoc remote working available
• Potential company car, subject to discussion
• Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy business
• Varied role with direct responsibility for your own client portfolio

If you're currently working within an accountancy practice and looking for a role where you can take greater ownership of your clients while continuing to develop your accounting and tax experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.