An opportunity has arisen for an Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Camberley. Working closely with a small and supportive team, this position will suit someone looking to build on their experience within practice and take on a varied role supporting a broad client portfolio. The firm works with entrepreneurial and growing businesses across a range of sectors, offering exposure to both accounts preparation and wider client support work in a busy office environment.

Job Title:        Practice Accountant

Job Type:       Perm

Location:        Camberley

Salary:             £30,000 – 40,000

Reference no: 16079

Practice Accountant – About The Role

 This role will involve preparing statutory and annual accounts from client records, supporting year end processes and assisting with business tax computations. You will work with a range of cloud accounting software packages and liaise directly with clients to resolve straightforward queries and maintain accurate records.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a close knit team. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads in a busy environment will be important.  Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from client records
• Preparing year end accounting files and supporting schedules
• Assisting with draft business tax computations
• Reconciling control accounts including accruals, prepayments, payroll and fixed assets
• Ensuring balance sheet figures are fully supported with appropriate documentation
• Liaising with clients to resolve routine queries
• Maintaining clear and accurate working papers
• Using a range of accounting software packages including cloud based systems

The successful Practice Accountant will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts
• Familiarity with software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Professional and personable approach with clients and colleagues
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute within a team

Practice Accountant – Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Opportunity to continue developing within practice
• Office based role within a growing firm
• Stable long term opportunity with progression potential

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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