Practice Accountant

About Keates & Co Accountants

Join a small, established accountancy practice based in a converted barn office in the countryside near Fleet.

You will work as part of a close-knit team where you can take genuine ownership of your work, build strong relationships with clients and work directly with the Managing Director.

The firm offers a relaxed and supportive working environment combined with varied, high-quality client work across accounts, tax and advisory support.

About the role

This is a broad, hands-on Practice Accountant role covering statutory accounts, personal and corporation tax, client support and the review of work completed by junior team members.

You will manage your own responsibilities and client deadlines while working closely with the Managing Director on client delivery and workflow.

The role would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant, or someone qualified by experience, who has worked within a UK accountancy practice and enjoys the variety and autonomy that comes with working in a smaller firm.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a portfolio of small and owner-managed businesses
• Manage client deadlines and ensure work is completed accurately and on time
• Assist with personal and corporation tax compliance and basic advisory work
• Review bookkeeping and management information prepared by junior team members
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries and ongoing support
• Support, guide and train junior members of the team
• Work closely with the Managing Director on client delivery and workflow
• Assist with ad hoc accounts, tax and client advisory assignments
• Help maintain and improve internal processes and client service delivery
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients through high-quality service

Essential requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent experience as a qualified-by-experience accountant
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong statutory accounts preparation experience
• Working knowledge of personal and corporation tax
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Confidence working independently within a small team
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• An organised, proactive and reliable approach
• Full right to work in the UK

Pay and benefits

• £37,500–£50,000 per year
• 25 days' holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Converted barn office in a countryside setting
• Relaxed and supportive working environment
• Broad and varied workload
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• High level of autonomy and responsibility

Working pattern and location

This is a full-time role based in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire.

Application process

Please submit your CV

1st Stage: 20-minute screening interview with Nexstema on behalf of the client
2nd Stage: Hiring Manager interview