Practice Accountant - Hybrid

Ashdown Group; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice in Waterlooville seeks a qualified Client Accountant to manage client portfolios and provide financial insights. The role involves preparing accounts, mentoring a team, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate is ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified and skilled in Excel and accounting software. The salary is up to £50,000 with generous benefits, and the position offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday reward scheme

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified accountant with practice experience.
• Experience in managing accounting processes end-to-end.
• Excellent communication skills for building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and deliver accounts and tax returns.
• Mentor a small team of accountants for quality service.
• Check and review financial and tax work for accuracy.
• Support senior management in improving team metrics.
• Maintain strong client relationships and oversee onboarding.
• Provide advisory support on cashflow and budgets.
• Deliver impactful year-end meetings for client insights.

Skills

Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT)

Confident managing the full accounting process

Brilliant communicator

Deadline-driven and organised

Skilled in Excel

Familiar with cloud software like Xero or QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a dynamic, forward-thinking practice. Our client are passionate about supporting ambitious professionals so this would suit someone ready to step into a role where you can own your portfolio and build real client relationships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with four days based at their modern offices near Waterlooville and one day working from home.

As a Client Accountant, you’ll be the go-to advisor for your own portfolio of clients – helping businesses thrive through expert financial insights and proactive support. You’ll work closely with clients across a variety of sectors, guiding them on tax efficiency, growth strategies, and financial performance.

The role

• Take charge of preparing, submitting, and delivering accounts and tax returns for a range of clients.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of accountants, helping them deliver first class service and ensure deadlines are met and supporting their technical development.
• Check and review financial and tax work, providing constructive feedback that strengthens team performance and builds confidence.
• Support Senior Management team by improving key team metrics such as productivity, efficiency, and output.
• Maintain strong client relationships and oversee the onboarding process for new clients from initial bookkeeping and compliance tasks to smoothly integrating them into your portfolio.
• Access clients tax positions and offer advisory support on cashflow and budgets.
• Prepare and deliver impactful year-end meetings, providing insights that shape client decisions. Ensure all HMRC and Companies House filings are accurate and up to date.

Must haves

• Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT) with experience in practice
• Confident managing the full accounting process end-to-end
• Brilliant communicator who enjoys building client relationships
• Deadline-driven, organised, and solutions-focused
• Skilled in Excel and familiar with cloud software like Xero or QuickBooks

Salary & Benefits

The salary is up to £50,000 with a range of generous benefits including pension, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and holiday reward scheme. The is a hybrid role with four days based at the practice’s modern offices in Waterlooville, easily commutable from Portsmouth and Southampton.