Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant / Client Accountant

Location: Hooton, Cheshire
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday – Friday
Study Support Available

An established and growing accountancy business based in Hooton is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to join its team.

This is a varied, client-facing role managing a portfolio of limited company clients and supporting them across accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation.

It would suit someone with at least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice who enjoys dealing directly with clients and is looking for a role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and further development.

The Role

You will manage your own portfolio of limited company clients, providing ongoing accounting and taxation support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of limited company clients from initial onboarding onwards
• Incorporating new limited companies and maintaining accurate client records
• Preparing company accounts and statutory submissions
• Preparing and filing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Registering and processing payroll for limited company clients
• Advising clients on tax-efficient ways of operating through a limited company
• Holding regular profit & loss and tax-planning conversations with company directors
• Preparing and filing Self Assessment tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Maintaining accurate information using CRM and digital accounting systems
• Dealing with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies
• A good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT
• Experience or working knowledge of payroll
• Knowledge of personal taxation and Self Assessment
• Confidence dealing directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Experience using digital accounting software
• AAT or ACCA qualification/part-qualification would be advantageous
• Candidates who are qualified by experience are equally encouraged to apply

What's On Offer?

• £26,000 – £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday working
• Study support/packages available
• Ad-hoc remote working available
• Potential company car, subject to discussion
• Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy business
• Varied role with direct responsibility for your own client portfolio

If you're currently working within an accountancy practice and looking for a role where you can take greater ownership of your clients while continuing to develop your accounting and tax experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.