About Preston Accountancy Services

Preston Accountancy Services is an established independent accountancy practice based in Caerphilly.

For over 20 years, we have supported a varied portfolio of local businesses and individuals, including sole traders, landlords, tradespeople, owner-managed businesses and limited companies.

The practice has continued to grow through referrals and the acquisition of additional client portfolios. We're now looking for a Practice Accountant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis.

About the role

This is a varied general practice role working directly alongside the practice owner.

We're deliberately open on seniority. You might be an AAT-qualified accountant with around two years' practice experience who is ready for more responsibility, or an experienced QBE or qualified accountant looking for a flexible part-time role.

You'll initially spend time learning our clients, systems and processes, including some bookkeeping, VAT and payroll work.

As you settle into the practice, you'll increasingly take responsibility for accounts preparation, Self Assessment tax returns, Corporation Tax and other client work.

You'll receive support where needed, so we aren't looking for somebody who already knows every system or can do everything independently from day one.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Preparing Self Assessment tax returns
• Preparing Corporation Tax returns
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Taking accounting records through to trial balance
• Providing payroll support and cover
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries
• Working across different accounting software packages
• Supporting clients with general accounting and tax matters
• Taking increasing responsibility for client work as you become familiar with the practice

Essential requirements

• At least 2 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience across general practice accounting, with exposure to areas such as accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT or tax
• Previous experience using accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently while asking questions when needed
• Able to work from our Caerphilly office on a part-time basis
• If you have around two years' practice experience, you should be AAT qualified or at an equivalent level

Desirable requirements

• Xero experience
• Payroll experience
• Experience preparing Self Assessment tax returns
• Experience preparing limited company accounts
• AAT Level 4, ACA or ACCA qualification

Formal ACA or ACCA qualification is not required. We are also very happy to consider experienced candidates who are Qualified by Experience (QBE).

Pay and benefits

• £28,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience
• Permanent part-time position
• Flexible part-time working pattern
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Direct support from an experienced practice owner
• Broad exposure across accounts and tax
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the practice grows
• Potential for hours to increase over time

Working pattern and location

This is an office-based role in Caerphilly.

Our clients are predominantly local and regularly visit the office, so this position is not available on a fully remote basis.

We are flexible around how the part-time hours are structured and can discuss the working pattern with the successful candidate.

Application process

Please submit your CV and any additional examples of your work for review.

1st Stage: 20-minute screening interview with Nexstema on behalf of Preston Accountancy Services

2nd Stage: Interview with the Hiring Manager