We are recruiting for an AAT Qualified Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice supporting a broad portfolio of small business and individual clients. This role would suit someone with solid experience in an accountancy practice environment who is confident handling day-to-day client work across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, and general compliance, while building strong client relationships and supporting the wider team. The successful candidate will be organised, client-focused, and comfortable working across a varied portfolio. Key Responsibilities Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Complete and review bookkeeping work for a range of clients Prepare and submit VAT returns Assist with the preparation of management accounts where required Support the preparation of personal tax returns and basic corporation tax work Liaise directly with clients by phone, email, and in person to resolve queries and request information Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records Work with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext Liaise with HMRC and other relevant third parties where needed Help ensure work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines Support the wider team with ad hoc practice and client work as required Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have: AAT qualification completed Previous experience working within an accountancy practice Good working knowledge of: accounts preparation bookkeeping VAT client-facing practice work Experience working with small business clients, including owner-managed businesses Confidence using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A professional and approachable manner with clients The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience preparing personal tax returns Exposure to corporation tax Experience with payroll or CIS Studying towards ACCA or another professional qualification, or interest in doing so Personal Attributes Proactive and dependable Commercially aware Comfortable working in a fast-paced practice environment Keen to build long-term client relationships Positive and collaborative in approach Willing to learn and develop within the role Typical Client Base This role is likely to support a mix of clients such as: sole traders limited companies partnerships landlords directors and owner-managed businesses