Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

Equals One Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension scheme

Study support available

Autonomy to manage own portfolio of 
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Friendly, close-knit team and aSupport

Direct work with Practice Owner

Job summary

Equals One Ltd. in Worksop is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to manage a diverse client portfolio within a well-established practice. The role offers office-based, full-time or part-time hours with salary up to £45,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

You will work closely with the Practice Owner, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services across sectors including industrial, transport and farming, and supporting client accounts from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' recent experience in an accountancy practice (ideally 5+).
• Experience preparing accounts for multiple clients in a practice environment.
• ACCA/AAT qualifications or studying towards ACCA/AAT Level 4.
• Strong working knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio or significant responsibility for client accounts.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients with accounting and tax support from start to finish.
• Preparing statutory and management accounts for a range of businesses.
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Providing clear, practical advice on accounting and tax matters.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients; liaising with HMRC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Independent working

Education

ACCA (qualified or in progress)

AAT Level 4 (qualified/studying)

AAT Level 3 (considered with experience)

Tools

TaxCalc

Kashflow

QBooks

Xero

Dext

Job description

Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

Location: Worksop - Office-Based
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 20-25 hours per week for part-time)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time), dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced accountant currently working in an accountancy practice?

We are looking for an experienced Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to join a well-established, friendly accountancy practice based in Worksop.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys managing their own portfolio of clients, building relationships and delivering high-quality accounting and tax services.

Both full-time and part-time hours are available, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced accountant looking for their next career move.

You will work closely with the Practice Owner, managing a varied client portfolio across sectors including industrial, transport and farming.

Duties include

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, providing accounting and tax support from start to finish.
• Preparing statutory and management accounts for a range of businesses.
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Providing clear, practical advice to clients on accounting and tax matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant organisations.
• Working with accounting software including TaxCalc, Kashflow, QuickBooks, Xero and Dext.
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the smooth running of the practice.

The ideal candidate

Previous UK accountancy practice experience is essential for this position.

To be considered, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years' recent experience working within an accountancy practice, ideally 5 years or more.
• Proven experience preparing accounts and working with multiple clients in a practice environment.
• ACCA qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, or AAT Level 4 qualified/studying.
• Candidates with AAT Level 3 may be considered if they have substantial, relevant practice experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio or taking significant responsibility for client accounts.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence working independently and building relationships with clients.

Important: This role is specifically for someone with previous accountancy practice experience. Unfortunately, candidates whose experience is solely within industry or in-house finance departments will not be considered.

Benefits

• Full-time or part-time hours available (20 to 25 hours per week for part-time).
• Salary up to £45k per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Study support available.
• A friendly, close-knit team and supportive working environment.
• Autonomy to manage your own portfolio of clients.
• The opportunity to work directly with the Practice Owner and develop long-term client relationships.

Please note: This is an office-based role in Worksop. Applicants must have relevant UK accountancy practice experience and be able to commute reliably to the office.