Practice Accountant

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.

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