Accountant

Position: Accountant
Company: HB Books Ltd
Employment Type: Part-time (24-30 hours per week)
Location: Northampton - Office based
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

About the role:

HB Books Ltd is looking for an experienced and qualified Accountant to join our growing team and manage a portfolio of clients.The successful candidate will have strong UK accounting and taxation experience and be confident working independently with minimal supervision. The role will cover client queries, year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll and Self Assessment, ensuring all work is accurate and completed on time.This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and proactive accountant to take ownership of their clients and grow with the business.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact for accounting and financial matters.
• Prepare annual accounts and statutory financial statements for Limited Companies
• Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns.
• Prepare and submit Self-Assessment tax returns including MTD requirements.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including MTD requirements.
• Process and manage payroll, PAYE and pension requirements for clients.
• Complete bookkeeping and bank reconciliations where required.
• Prepare management accounts, cash-flow reports and financial forecasts.
• Review client bookkeeping records and identify errors or missing information.
• Liaise with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients when required.
• Ensure client accounts, Confirmation Statements and relevant statutory submissions are completed before deadlines.
• Advise clients on tax planning, allowable business expenses and general accounting matters.
• Support clients with new company setup and ongoing financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure confidentiality of financial information.
• Manage multiple client deadlines and workloads effectively.
• Review work completed by junior bookkeeping or accounting staff where required.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.

What we are looking for:

• Be ACCA or ACA qualified.
• Have strong previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice or client-accounting environment.
• Have experience independently managing multiple client accounts.
• Have strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE and UK accounting requirements.
• Understand HMRC and Companies House filing requirements and deadlines.
• Be confident using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar platforms.
• Have good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Be confident communicating directly with clients and explaining accounting or tax matters in clear, understandable language.

Benefits:

· Company pension scheme

· 25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays

Expected hours: 24.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person