Practice Accountant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Friendly team

Flexible hours

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment is working with a modern, friendly accountancy practice seeking an ambitious Practice Accountant to join a small, close-knit team. The role covers statutory accounts, personal and corporation tax returns, bookkeeping and client liaison in a varied portfolio.

Ideally part-qualified to recently qualified, you will develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm and enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is required.
• Part-qualified, fully qualified or recently qualified candidates welcome.
• Experience handling statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge with high accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Complete personal and corporation tax returns.
• Assist with VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Act as a key contact for clients and manage relationships.
• Ensure records are accurate and deadlines are met.
• Support the wider practice with general accounting work.

Skills

Practice accounting

Statutory accounts

Tax returns

Client management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Our client is a modern, friendly accountancy business looking for an ambitious Practice Accountant to join their small, close-knit team.

The firm provides accountancy, personal tax and corporation tax services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships and small to medium-sized businesses, including both established businesses and start-ups.

Our client prides itself on building honest, close and long-lasting relationships with its clients, providing a personal and professional service.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Practice Accountant, ideally part-qualified, fully qualified or recently qualified, to join their team.

The role offers a varied mix of work, including handling statutory accounts, completing personal and corporation tax returns, bookkeeping and looking after a portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to develop their career within a modern, supportive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and handling statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Completing personal and corporation tax returns.
• Supporting with VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Looking after a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Responding to client queries and providing a professional, personable service.
• Managing client accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Meeting deadlines and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Supporting the wider practice team with general accountancy work.

About You

Our client is looking for an ambitious and driven accountant who enjoys client interaction and is keen to build a long-term career within practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Be part-qualified, fully qualified or recently qualified.
• Experience handling statutory accounts and completing tax returns.
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility.

What's on offer

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary
• Full-time or 4-day working week considered
• Hybrid working
• Flexibility around start and finish times for the right candidate
• Small, friendly and close-knit team
• Modern accountancy business.
• Varied portfolio of clients.
• A good mix of statutory accounts, tax and client-facing work.
• Supportive working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities for an ambitious individual.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK