Qualified Accountant - Practice
Employer Location England, Southampton, Hampshire Salary - per annum + Competitive Salary DOE Closing date 5 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Are you a qualified accountant with experience in UK practice, looking for genuine progression and exposure to a diverse client base?
Our client is a dynamic, people-focused accountancy practice offering a rare opportunity to take your career to the next level in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This firm is on an exciting growth journey, with plans for expansion and continued investment in its people. You won't be pigeonholed into one area or lost in a large corporate structure. Instead, you'll gain broad exposure across accounts, tax, VAT, and advisory work, developing into a commercially minded, client-facing accountant.
You'll work closely with an experienced Practice Manager and a collaborative team who genuinely support each other's development. Professional growth is embedded in their culture, with clear pathways and structured progression.
The Role
Ideal for an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with existing experience in a UK practice, confident managing a portfolio and delivering high-quality client service.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax, self-assessment, and property accounts.
2. Overseeing VAT returns and bookkeeping reviews.
3. Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact.
4. Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance.
5. Reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development.
6. Contributing ideas for process improvements and best practice.
What You'll Bring
7. ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
8. Minimum 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
9. Strong technical knowledge across accounts prep, VAT, self-assessment, and corporation tax.
10. Proficiency with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
11. Excellent communication skills and a client-first approach.
12. A proactive mindset with the ability to mentor junior staff.
What's on Offer
13. Competitive salary DOE.
14. Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors.
15. Clear progression opportunities toward senior leadership.
16. Profit-related rewards.
17. Modern office environment with flexible working options.
18. Private healthcare plan via salary sacrifice.
If you're ready to join a firm that values your expertise and invests in your future, click 'apply now' or contact Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915 for a confidential discussion.
Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
19. Corporate Governance
20. Credit Control
21. Part-Qualified Accountant
22. Payroll
23. Public Practice Accounting
24. Public Services Accounting
25. Senior Finance – Qualified
26. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
27. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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