Practice Accountant - AAT Level 4

Gold Stag Accounts; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking UK accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to join their remote team. The role involves preparing and finalizing annual accounts, handling tax computations, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should hold an AAT Level 4 qualification and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position starts as part-time with the potential to move to full-time based on business needs and candidate preferences. Competitive salary between £31,000 and £45,000 pro-rata based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in accountancy practice or relevant industry role.
• Must live in the UK and have the legal right to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Review and complete self-assessment tax returns.
• Handle corporate, personal and partnership tax computations and returns.
• Supervise and review work from junior staff.

Skills

Accounting qualification at AAT Level 4 or above

Reviewing and finalising annual accounts

Self-assessment tax returns

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4 or above

Tools

FreeAgent

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Practice Accountant who can hit the ground running, contribute independently, and help us grow. This is not an entry-level training role.

We are Gold Stag Accounts Ltd, a forward-thinking UK accountancy firm supporting small businesses and freelancers with high-quality accounting services. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive, and flexible working environment.

About the Role

As a Practice Accountant at Gold Stag Accounts, you will:

• Prepare and finalise annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Review and complete self‑assessment tax returns
• Handle corporate, personal and partnership tax computations and returns
• Supervise and review work from junior staff
• Deal with HMRC correspondence and compliance
• Maintain required CPD, Money Laundering and GDPR records
• Perform other duties as required

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Hold a professional accounting qualification at AAT Level 4 or above
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in accountancy practice or relevant industry role
• Be highly experienced in reviewing and finalising annual accounts and self‑assessments
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Be a self‑starter with excellent attention to detail
• Live in the United Kingdom and have the legal right to work here

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with FreeAgent, Xero and/or QuickBooks

Note: We will only consider applicants who are based in the UK and eligible to work here. We are not recruiting outsourced roles or candidates based outside the UK.

Location: Fully remote (must be based in the UK with legal right to work)

Hours: Part‑time initially, with the potential to move to full‑time subject to business needs and candidate preference

Salary: £31,000 – £45,000 pro‑rata per annum, depending on experience and qualifications