Practice Accountant

Trial Balance; Redruth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Redruth is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to join our friendly team. You will take responsibility for your own workload while developing technical and client-facing skills.

The role involves bookkeeping, VAT returns, and producing year-end accounts for varied client portfolios. You will engage directly with clients, support colleagues, and participate in ongoing training to build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice with knowledge of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage own workload while contributing to a team.
• Strong communication skills and good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting clients with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring timely submission.
• Producing year-end accounts for diverse portfolios including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Handling client queries and developing professional client relationships.
• Supporting colleagues with ad-hoc accounting work and contributing to practice success.
• Staying up-to-date with technical developments and engaging in ongoing training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

A varied client portfolio, a supportive team and the opportunity to build on your accountancy practice experience. That’s exactly what is on offer here…

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant to join its friendly team in Redruth. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for your own workload, whilst continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills.

As Practice Accountant, key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring information is complete and submitted within required deadlines
• Producing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Dealing directly with client queries and developing strong, professional working relationships
• Supporting colleagues with ad-hoc accounting work and contributing to the wider success of the practice
• Keeping up-to-date with relevant technical developments and taking part in on-going training and professional development

The successful Practice Accountant candidate will have:

• Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice, alongside a good understanding of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• An AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.
• You’ll be organised, accurate and confident managing your own workload, whilst also being comfortable contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills, a professional approach and good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office will be important.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy practice where you’ll enjoy varied client work, regular interaction with business owners and the opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term career.