Practice Accountant in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a varied role with a growing and well-established accountancy practice?

We're recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a friendly and professional team near Stroud. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, prepare accounts and tax returns, provide business advice, and support the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
• Preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Completing tax computations and liaising with HMRC
• Supporting VAT and compliance work
• Building strong client relationships and providing advisory support
• Mentoring and reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks

About You

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• AAT, ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience with Digita, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and fully supported professional development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied client portfolio and advisory exposure

If you're looking for your next step within practice and want a role that combines client contact, technical work and career development, we'd love to hear from you.

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