Part Time Practice Accountant

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility without compromising on the quality of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and well-established independent accountancy practice. Whether you would prefer to work three full days or shorter hours across five days, the firm is happy to accommodate the right individual. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, enjoy plenty of autonomy, and become a trusted adviser to local businesses in a supportive, close-knit team.
Job Title: Part Time Practice Accountant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Addlestone
Salary: £45,000 – 55,000
Reference no: 16113
Part Time Practice Accountant – Benefits
* Flexible working pattern, three days per week or reduced hours across five days
* Hybrid working available
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, pro rata
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Varied client portfolio with plenty of autonomy
Part Time Practice Accountant – About The Role
This is a broad practice role with responsibility for managing your own portfolio of clients, delivering a mixture of statutory accounts, corporate tax, and personal tax work. You'll work directly with business owners, providing practical support across a range of accounting and tax matters while ensuring deadlines are met. The role offers plenty of variety and is well suited to someone who enjoys building long term client relationships and taking ownership of their workload.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage your own portfolio of clients
* Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
* Prepare corporation tax and personal tax returns
* Deal directly with client queries and provide day to day advice
* Build and maintain strong client relationships
The successful Practice Accountant will have:
* ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
* Previous UK accountancy practice experience
* Strong experience preparing statutory accounts
* Experience preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns
* Good understanding of FRS 102 and FRS 105
* Experience using CCH would be highly advantageous
* Experience with QuickBooks would be beneficial
* Excellent communication and client relationship skills
* Ability to manage your own workload independently
* Full right to work in the UK
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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