Urgent requirement for an experienced Practice Accountant to join an established accountancy firm on a temporary basis. This is an all-round practice role covering accounts and tax, with responsibility for preparing and reviewing work, dealing with clients and supporting the wider team. The role will suit someone with solid UK accountancy practice experience who can quickly take ownership of a varied workload. CCH experience is essential, and the position is open to both qualified and QBE candidates. Hybrid working is available, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Job Title : Practice Accountant
Job Type : Temporary
Location : Addlestone
Rate : £20 – 26. 00 per hour
Reference no : 16167

Practice Accountant – Benefits
Hybrid working
Potential for a permanent position
Varied practice-based role
Immediate start available

Practice Accountant – About The Role
You will join the practice team in an all-round capacity, working across accounts and tax for a varied client base. The role will involve preparing and reviewing assignments, dealing directly with clients and providing support across a range of accounting and tax matters. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is already comfortable working within a UK practice environment and can manage their own workload with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

Prepare statutory accounts for a range of clients
Review accounts and associated working papers
Prepare and review personal and corporation tax returns
Deal with accounting and tax queries from clients
Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
Manage a varied portfolio of client work
Ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines
Support the wider practice team where required

The successful Practice Accountants will have

Solid UK accountancy practice experience
Qualified or QBE status
Strong CCH experience is essential
Broad knowledge across accounts and tax
Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work
Confident dealing directly with clients
Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
Strong attention to detail
Available to start at short notice

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.

Skills

Accounting, Chartered Accountant Qualifications, Communication Skills (Key), Corporate Tax, Management Accounting, QuickBooks Accounting Software, Self-Motivation, Tax Management, Tax Return Preparation, Xero Accounting Software (Certificate).