Practice Accountant – Henley-on-Thames
£36k–£50k | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Study Support
Our client is an established and forward-thinking accountancy and tax advisory practice based in Henley-on-Thames, working with a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs, high net worth individuals and larger multinational businesses. They are looking for an experienced Client to join their team. This is a varied practice role offering a strong mix of accounts, tax, VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts, alongside regular client contact.
The firm places a strong emphasis on its people, offering a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to build strong, long-term client relationships.
The Role As an Practice Accountant, you will work closely with clients and the wider team, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of accounting work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
- Completing daily bookkeeping
- Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns across all types of VAT schemes
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure work is completed to a high standard
- Assisting with the development and training of junior members of the team
- Delivering excellent client service
- Supporting Managers with ad-hoc work
About You
- We are looking for someone who is
- AAT qualified and at least part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with a minimum of two years' experience working within practice.
- Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
- Experience with CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and/or Alphatax would be advantageous, although not essential
- The ability to develop strong client relationships
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A hands-on and diligent approach
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
- The ability to work under your own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- A strong work ethic and a collaborative approach
What’s on Offer - Our client offers a competitive package, including:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Flexitime
- Working from home
- 2.30pm finish every Friday
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Full study support, if required
- Pension scheme
- 23 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Annual leave increasing by 1 day per year post-qualified, up to a maximum of 28 days
- Corporate reward scheme
- Quarterly social events
- Free onsite parking
- Working for a prestigious boutique firm in the picturesque town of Henley-upon-Thames, famous for its vibrant community events like the Henley Festival and the Henley Regatta which you will be able to attend.
If you're a Practice Accountant looking for your next opportunity in practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact RD Financial Recruitment for a discussion.