Shape your career in a growing, ambitious accountancy practice.
SHMS is a scaling accountancy firm looking to appoint a Part-Qualified Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified who wants to build on their technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of clients, and progress quickly with the right support. As a Platinum Approved ACCA Employer, SHMS demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of staff training, professional development, and career support. You’ll join a supportive practice team of bookkeepers and accountants, reporting directly to the Practice Manager. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of client accounts while receiving the guidance needed to progress toward full qualification.
Rather than being pigeonholed into one department (as you might in a larger firm), you’ll work across accounts prep, tax returns, VAT, and client queries - developing into a well-rounded accountant who can think commercially and add real value to clients.
Preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax, self-assessment, and property accounts.
Supporting with VAT returns and bookkeeping transactions.
Building trust by thinking beyond compliance — spotting opportunities and giving practical advice.
Collaborating with bookkeepers and other accountants, supporting their work and sharing knowledge.
AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified (or equivalent), with 2+ years’ practice experience.
Solid grounding in accounts prep, VAT, self-assessment, and corporation tax.
Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage); VT Transaction experience is a bonus but not essential.
Month 1: You’re up to speed with systems, handling basic accounts prep and client queries.
Month 3: You’re confidently managing your own portfolio with minimal supervision.
Competitive salary + benefits package.
~37.5 hours/week with flexibility around core hours (9:30–4:30), including summer flex.