We are recruiting for an Accountant on behalf of a successful boutique accountancy practice, to look after a mixed portfolio of accounts and tax clients, including sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and individuals. The role is available due to retirement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent firm of accountants in a role that gives autonomy and responsibility for your own client base, taking care of all their needs. The role can offer hybrid working.
The role could be part time, and in that case, you will be looking after a small portfolio of existing clients including sole trader and company accounts, and trust and estate work. If part time the salary will be pro-rata of that advertised.
If full time you will take on a larger portfolio of existing client and aim to build this by meeting with new potential clients, preparing quotations and onboarding.
As Accountant your responsibilities will include:*Preparing accounts
*Client bookkeeping
*Some trust and estate work
*Tax compliance work for sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and individuals
*Tax advisory when appropriate, as required
*Being the point of contact for enquiries from your portfolio


We welcome applications from candidates with the following:
*Significant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
*Qualified or qualified by experience
*Up to date knowledge of accounting and tax regulation
*Good general IT skill with experience of Sage, IRIS and Xero
*Excellent communication skills
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.