Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)
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Fully qualified Senior Practice Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) wanted to join our growing, family‑run home‑based practice in Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford. Flexible hours, hybrid options, supportive team, and great clients.
About Us
We’re a small, family‑run accountancy practice based within a professional home office in Bishop’s Stortford, providing bookkeeping, payroll, and full accountancy services to a loyal and growing client base.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced accountant with 5+ years’ practice experience who can manage their own client portfolio while working collaboratively within our close‑knit team.
Key responsibilities
* Manage your own portfolio of clients end-to-end (bookkeeping, VAT, management and statutory accounts, and tax).
* Prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax computations.
* Communicate directly with clients, offering advice and support in plain English.
* Support, guide, and mentor junior team members to help them develop skills and confidence.
* Assist with client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for new clients.
* Manage payroll for clients (PAYE, pensions, CIS).
* Contribute ideas and take initiative to help grow and improve the practice.
* Collaborate with the team – we work together, not in silos.
* Work both from our Bishop’s Stortford office and on-site with clients to deliver hands‑on support and strengthen relationships.
* Get involved in occasional local networking or business events, helping to raise the profile of the practice.
About You
* Fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
* Confident with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, etc.).
* Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable working on-site with clients and attending local networking events.
* Reliable, organised, and able to use your own initiative.
* Enjoys supporting and mentoring junior staff.
* Team-focused and keen to contribute to a positive working culture.
* Looking for a long-term role within a growing small practice.
* We’re happy to accommodate school runs, part-time hours, or flexible start/finish times, but reliability and commitment are essential.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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