Senior Practice Accountant | Flexible Hybrid, Growth‑Oriented

Jems Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services Ltd; Great Hallingbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run accountancy practice in Great Hallingbury is seeking a Senior Practice Accountant to manage a client portfolio and mentor junior staff. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience in a UK practice. Flexible working options are available, making it ideal for candidates looking for a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, managing payroll, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Comfortable working on-site with clients.
• Reliable, organised, and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients end-to-end.
• Prepare year-end accounts and tax computations.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cloud accounting software experience

Excellent client communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Fully qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

Job description

A family-run accountancy practice in Great Hallingbury is seeking a Senior Practice Accountant to manage a client portfolio and mentor junior staff. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience in a UK practice. Flexible working options are available, making it ideal for candidates looking for a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, managing payroll, and client communication.