Location: Office-based About the Role We’re seeking a proactive Accounts and Tax consultant to join a progressive and award-winning accounting practice. You will be fully office-based during your probation period to ensure strong integration with the team and clients. This role offers the chance to manage a varied portfolio of clients—ranging from small businesses and contractors to startups and self-employed individuals—blending compliance work with client advisory. Key Responsibilities * Client Portfolio Management: Oversee a wide range of client accounts, including statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts. * Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact, providing timely responses and advisory support. * Technical Expertise: Apply UK accounting standards (FRS 102, UK GAAP) and support tax compliance, including corporation tax and self-assessment. * Team Leadership: Review the work of junior colleagues, provide coaching, and encourage professional growth. * Advisory Work: Spot opportunities to add value, whether through tax planning, R&D claims, IR35 support, or cloud-based accounting solutions. * Efficiency & Quality: Manage deadlines, streamline processes, and uphold high standards of service delivery. Ideal Candidate Profile * Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) Or PQ with ambitions to become qualified, with experience in practice. * Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, FRS 102, and tax compliance. * Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients with confidence. * Strong communication skills—able to explain financial matters to clients clearly. * Organised, proactive, and client-focused, with a commercial mindset. * Comfortable with accounting software and cloud-based platforms. What’s on Offer * Structured Office Integration: Office-based until the end of probation. * Career Growth: Supportive team culture with opportunities to progress towards more senior roles. * Client Variety: Exposure to a broad and interesting client base from SMEs to international groups. * Forward-thinking Environment: Blend of traditional accounting expertise with digital innovation