Practice Accountant

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS) - Strong Practice Background Essential

Location: Hybrid Working

Salary: £60,000 + Benefits

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a growing professional services firm in a highly client-facing role.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced practice-trained accountant who enjoys working directly with business owners, reviewing accounts, and providing commercial guidance. The role focuses on developing long-term client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of SME clients.

You will work closely with business owners to discuss their financial performance, review accounts, answer queries, and provide practical advice. This is not a hands-on accounts production role and is best suited to someone who enjoys client interaction and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of SME clients.
• Conduct client meetings in person, via video conference, and by telephone.
• Review draft accounts and financial information.
• Explain financial performance and accounting matters clearly to business owners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year.
• Liaise with internal teams regarding client requirements and account amendments.
• Provide practical business and financial guidance.
• Maintain accurate client records and activity updates.
• Deliver a high standard of client service and support.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified.
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualified experience.
• Strong and demonstrable UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
• Experience managing and advising SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Corporation Tax
• Income Tax
• VAT
• Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
• Payroll
• National Insurance
• Experience reviewing statutory accounts and discussing financial results with clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Important Information

Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and candidates requiring current or future sponsorship cannot be considered.

Applications from candidates whose experience is primarily within industry/commercial finance rather than accountancy practice are unlikely to be suitable.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be confident engaging with business owners, building trusted relationships, and translating financial information into practical, commercial advice.

This role would suit an experienced practice accountant looking to leverage their expertise in a client-focused advisory position while managing a portfolio of SME clients.