Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

Slice; Worksop; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension scheme

Study support available

Friendly, close-knit team

Autonomy to manage own portfolio

Opportunity to work with PracticeOwner

Job summary

Slice in Worksop is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to join their friendly team. You will manage a varied portfolio of UK clients, providing accounting and tax support from start to finish, and work closely with the Practice Owner.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in practice, ACCA/AAT qualifications or studying, and strong knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax, with proficiency in TaxCalc, Kashflow, QuickBooks, Xero and Dext.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
• Experience handling a portfolio of clients in a practice environment.
• Genuine ACCA/AAT qualifications or progression toward them.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client portfolio, providing accounting and tax support end-to-end.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts for a range of businesses.
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Provide practical accounting and tax advice and build client relationships.
• Liaise with HMRC and other organisations; use TaxCalc, Kashflow, QuickBooks, Xero and Dext.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

ACCA qualified or studying towards ACCA

AAT Level 4 qualified or studying

AAT Level 3 considered with experience

Tools

TaxCalc

Kashflow

QuickBooks

Xero

Dext

Job description

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.

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.