Xero-Pro Practice Accountant — Flexible Hours

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local team

Friendly environment

Job summary

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment is supporting a small, modern accountancy practice in Lowton to hire an experienced Practice Accountant who can own a portfolio of SME clients and act as their main point of contact. You’ll work directly with the Director, use Xero confidently, prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and related tax work, and help clients understand their numbers in plain English.

This is a flexible role with full-time or part-time hours in a local team where relationships

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice with portfolio handling.
• Strong Xero knowledge and ability to discuss accounts with clients.
• ACA/ACCA or part-qualified with solid VAT and tax understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage own SME client portfolio and be main contact.
• Prepare year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Handle VAT returns, corporation tax and self-assessment work.
• Payroll processing and filings.
• Review bookkeeping and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate numbers clearly to clients and chase missing information.
• Proactively identify potential issues and help clients manage finances.

Skills

Xero

Client management

Communication

Accounts preparation

Organisation

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment is supporting a small, modern accountancy practice in Lowton to hire an experienced Practice Accountant who can own a portfolio of SME clients and act as their main point of contact. You’ll work directly with the Director, use Xero confidently, prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and related tax work, and help clients understand their numbers in plain English.

This is a flexible role with full-time or part-time hours in a local team where relationships