Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, building client relationships and getting things done right first time? Red Shoes Accounting Services in Littleport is looking for a part-time Senior Accountant to join our friendly, family-minded team.
About Red Shoes Accounting
We're a versatile, approachable firm supporting everyone from sole traders to growing limited companies. Clients choose us for clear advice, cost-effective solutions and a genuinely friendly service.
The role
You'll be hands-on from day one, preparing complete sets of accounts and providing compliance support across our portfolio. Typical work includes:
* Year-end accounts preparation (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies)
* VAT returns and bookkeeping review
* Payroll processing and checks
* Personal tax compliance (Self Assessment)
* Direct client communication: meetings, queries, and advice
What you'll bring
* 10+ years' experience in a practice environment (essential)
* Preferably AAT and/or ATT qualified
* Confident across accounts production, VAT, payroll and personal tax
* Strong client-facing skills—clear, friendly, and proactive
* The ability to hit the ground running and prepare a full set of accounts on day one
What we offer
* 24–32 hours per week (your choice within agreed days)
* Flexible working hours and a family-friendly culture
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), starting from £35,000 pro rata
* Supportive team, sensible workloads, and room to make a valued impact
Location
Our office is in Littleport. On-site role with flexibility around hours.
How to apply
Sound like a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering note to with the subject line Part-Time Senior Accountant.
No agencies please, thank you
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ely: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you live within easy commuting distance of Littleport, Cambridgeshire?
Experience:
* Practice accounting: 10 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* AAT/ATT (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person