Practice Accountant

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave days

Enrolment in the company pension scheme

Full training and certificates for various software packages

Financial incentives throughout the year

Free parking available

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Practice Accountant in Liverpool. This role requires managing client portfolios and compliance tasks such as year-end accounts and VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an accountancy practice and relevant qualifications (ACCA or ACA preferred). The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, additional leave, pension enrollment, and financial incentives throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in an accountancy practice.
• Qualified by experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage client onboarding and communication.
• Prepare and file year-end accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Handle self-assessment tax returns.
• Process CIS returns and address ad-hoc client inquiries.
• Oversee workflow for junior team members.
• Perform general office duties as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Compliance management

Portfolio management

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified preferred; AAT qualified minimum

Job description

Overview

Reference

JO0000000723

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000/annum

Job Location

United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Merseyside -- Liverpool

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

07 January 2026

Practice Accountant - Company Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced practice accountant to join a long-established practice in South Liverpool.

The firm specialises in serving owner‑managed businesses throughout Liverpool and the Northwest and they pride themselves on providing an exceptional, proactive service to their clients.

Practice Accountant - Description

As a Practice Accountant, you will be the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing day‑to‑day queries and ensuring all compliance and support work is completed efficiently.

Your role will involve client communication with a focus on compliance and support, including client onboarding, year‑end accounts, quarterly VAT returns, self‑assessment tax returns and CIS returns. You will also handle ad‑hoc client inquiries, manage workflow for junior team members, and perform general office duties as required.

Practice Accountant - Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage client onboarding and communication.
• Prepare and file year‑end accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Handle self‑assessment tax returns.
• Process CIS returns and address ad‑hoc client inquiries.
• Oversee workflow for junior team members.
• Perform general office duties as needed.

Practice Accountant - Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 to £45,000 based on experience).
• Additional annual leave days.
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Full training and certificates for various software packages.
• Financial incentives throughout the year.
• Free parking available.

Practice Accountant - Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working in an accountancy practice.
• ACCA or ACA qualified preferred; AAT qualified minimum.
• Qualified by experience considered.