Practice accountant

Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant
Belfast (Office-Based)
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Full-time | Permanent

Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing accountancy practices to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, client-focused firm where you will work alongside qualified accountants and bookkeepers in a collaborative and professional environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in managing a portfolio of clients, working closely with them on a day-to-day basis and providing a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services.

You will be trusted and empowered to deal directly with clients and HMRC, handling everything from accounts preparation to tax planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
2. Preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements
3. Completion of personal and corporate tax returns
4. Accounts preparation and Companies House compliance work
5. Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing feedback
6. Supervising Bookkeepers and Accounting Technicians
7. Assisting with payroll, VAT, and other monthly returns
8. Providing tax advice and supporting tax planning activities

About You

9. Fully or Part-Qualified (ACCA / ACA / ICAEW / ICAI) or Qualified by Experience
10. Minimum 3+ years’ experience within an accountancy practice
11. Strong experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance
12. Comfortable managing your own client portfolio
13. Confident communicator, both face-to-face and over the phone
14. Experience using accounting software packages (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
15. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills