Practice Accountant

Bens Advisory Ltd; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Ilford is seeking a skilled Practice Accountant to manage client accounts and ensure compliance with UK regulations. The role involves bookkeeping, tax services, and client relationship management. Ideal candidates will be ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years of experience in a UK accounting practice. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth and offers a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with a UK accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of FRS, tax, and UK regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients delivering bookkeeping and tax services.
• Prepare statutory and non-statutory accounts.
• Handle corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Zoho Books

FreeAgent

IRIS

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Job Title: Practice Accountant

Location: Hybrid Working

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: to be discussed

Reference ID: Practice Accountant – BensA-Hybrid

**About Us**

We are seeking a skilled multilingual Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience of handling Accounts, Tax and Compliance of UK businesses, the candidate should be well versed with Accounting and Compliance in the UK (prior UAE/Middle East experience an added advantage), the candidate will be responsible for managing clients financial records, reports, and ensuring compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and other regulations in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients delivering bookkeeping and tax services.
• Manage independently the clients from onboarding, delivery and advisory.
• Statutory and non-statutory accounts preparation.
• Corporation tax, self-assessment, and tax returns including VAT returns.
• Payroll management, PAYE, and CIS compliance.
• Manage new client onboarding and fee quotations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with regular meetings and correspondence.
• Address client and team queries on tax and accounting matters.
• Update with relevant legislative updates on HMRC/Companies House, PAYE, and CIS.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and practice software systems.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and support junior staff and senior management.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with regular meetings and correspondence.
  
  

**What We’re Looking For**

• Qualifications: ACCA or ACA qualified (essential)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years with a UK accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of FRS, tax, and other UK regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience of Middle East region would be added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Highly organised with an initiative-taking approach to task prioritisation and time management.
• Available and approachable.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books and FreeAgent); IRIS experience is an advantage.
• Confident, professional, and committed to excellence
• Adhere to Bens ways of working, culture, and approach.
  
  

**Benefits**

• Competitive salary: Will be discussed.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  
  

Monday to Friday.

Hybrid Role (flexible).

If you are a ACCA/ACA or of similar qualification, and have at least 2 years of experience with an accounting practice handling UK based clients? Apply now and be part of a growing, ambitious firm where your voice matters.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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