Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

Equals One Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension scheme

Study support

Friendly close-knit team

Autonomy to manage your own portfolio

Job summary

Equals One Ltd invites an experienced Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to join its well-established Worksop practice, office-based. You will manage a portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality accounting and tax services, and liaise with HMRC as needed.

The role offers either full-time or part-time hours (20–25 hours for part-time) with a salary up to £45k per year, pro rata for part-time, and study support to progress ACCA/AAT qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' recent experience in an accountancy practice, ideally 5+ years.
• 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 practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax.
• Experience managing own client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• 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 on accounting and tax matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant organisations.
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the smooth running of the practice.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACCA qualified or studying

AAT Level 4

AAT Level 3 considered

Tools

TaxCalc

Kashflow

QuickBooks

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.