Hybrid Qualified Practice Accountant

Our client is a respected, forward‑thinking firm of Chartered Accountants experiencing sustained expansion. They are now seeking a Qualified Practice Accountant who thrives on variety, client interaction, and technical challenge. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and hybrid working is standard, this is the perfect next step.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse and loyal client base.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing complex queries and preparing high‑quality annual accounts and performance reports

* Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

* Producing accurate management accounts within agreed deadlines

* Delivering complex tax advice across corporate and personal tax

* Handling client issues, complaints, and technical challenges with confidence

* Preparing for and managing HMRC audits and investigations

* Working within budget to produce fully cross‑referenced files and financial statements for review

* Supporting clients with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation

* Ensuring all review points are cleared promptly and professionally

* Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and managing day‑to‑day communication

* Collaborating effectively with internal teams

* Assisting with ad hoc departmental duties as required

You’ll be ACA/ACCA qualified, finalist, or QBE with a background in practice and a passion for delivering exceptional client service with a strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, external auditing, and corporate and personal tax.

Experience of managing a client portfolio, tender writing, staff management and advanced knowledge of VAT, PAYE, shareholding, and dividends.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a competitive salary and bonus scheme, genuine scope for career progression and the flexibility of hybrid working for genuine work‑life balance