Practice Accountant: Autonomy, Variety & Direct MD Collaboration

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Barn office

Relaxed environment

Broad role

Exposure to leadership

Autonomy

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Practice Accountant to join a small, established firm based in a stunning converted barn office in the countryside. You will have autonomy, contribute across accounts, tax and client advisory, and play a visible role in the firm.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will manage client delivery, oversee junior team output, and uphold high standards of service across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• UK accountancy practice experience.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Knowledge of personal and corporate tax.
• Able to review work and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a portfolio of small/owner-managed businesses.
• Work closely with the Managing Director on day-to-day client delivery and workflow.
• Take responsibility for deadlines and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Review bookkeeping and management information prepared by juniors.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and ongoing support.
• Guide and train junior team members and improve processes.
• Assist with ad hoc accounts, tax and advisory tasks.
• Build strong long-term client relationships through high-quality service.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Client relationship management

Autonomy in small team

Tax compliance

Reviewing junior staff work

Communication skills

Organised and proactive

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE

Job description

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Practice Accountant to join a small, established firm based in a stunning converted barn office in the countryside. You will have autonomy, contribute across accounts, tax and client advisory, and play a visible role in the firm.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will manage client delivery, oversee junior team output, and uphold high standards of service across a diverse portfolio.