Qualified Practice Accountant - Hearts Recruit - Hertfordshire & London Head Office Recruiters : Job Details

Qualified/Part-Qualified Practice Accountant - Grow Your Career in a Dynamic Firm!

Are you a fully qualified accountant with recent practice experience, seeking a role that offers both variety and genuine career progression? Due to exciting business growth, our client is looking for a talented and ambitious Accountant to join our well-established and thriving accountancy practice.

This isn't just another job; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a varied accounting role encompassing Audit, Accounts, and Tax, ensuring you gain comprehensive, all-round knowledge. You'll work within a flexible and supportive environment, balancing office collaboration with the convenience of hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 from home). Plus, there's excellent scope to develop your career, including the chance to lead year-end client meetings as you progress!

What You'll Be Doing: Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients, primarily Limited Companies and Sole Traders. Your duties will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts and overseeing the process by managing and reviewing work from our outsourced bookkeeping team.
• Conducting year-end client meetings and ensuring thorough follow-up.
• Assisting the Senior Auditor with audit fieldwork, including transactional work on client sites and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Supporting with tax season demands, including compliance work, handling tax queries, P11Ds, and completing Personal Tax Returns.
• Providing cover for other team members during busy periods.

Who We're Looking For: Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an accountancy practice.
• You should be a part or fully completed accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review financial and management accounts.
• Some basic audit and tax experience, with the ability to assist in these areas.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for client and team interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to your work.
• Familiarity with various accounting software packages ideally Caseware, IRIS and Xero.

If you're an experienced Accountant with a desire to advance your career within a friendly, supportive, and growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Call us or apply today and take the next big step in your professional journey!