Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

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

Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

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Fully qualified Senior Practice Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) wanted to join our growing, family‑run home‑based practice in Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford. Flexible hours, hybrid options, supportive team, and great clients.

About Us

We’re a small, family‑run accountancy practice based within a professional home office in Bishop’s Stortford, providing bookkeeping, payroll, and full accountancy services to a loyal and growing client base.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced accountant with 5+ years’ practice experience who can manage their own client portfolio while working collaboratively within our close‑knit team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients end-to-end (bookkeeping, VAT, management and statutory accounts, and tax).
• Prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Communicate directly with clients, offering advice and support in plain English.
• Support, guide, and mentor junior team members to help them develop skills and confidence.
• Assist with client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for new clients.
• Manage payroll for clients (PAYE, pensions, CIS).
• Contribute ideas and take initiative to help grow and improve the practice.
• Collaborate with the team – we work together, not in silos.
• Work both from our Bishop’s Stortford office and on-site with clients to deliver hands‑on support and strengthen relationships.
• Get involved in occasional local networking or business events, helping to raise the profile of the practice.

About You

• Fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, etc.).
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working on-site with clients and attending local networking events.
• Reliable, organised, and able to use your own initiative.
• Enjoys supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Team-focused and keen to contribute to a positive working culture.
• Looking for a long-term role within a growing small practice.
• We’re happy to accommodate school runs, part-time hours, or flexible start/finish times, but reliability and commitment are essential.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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