Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

Jemsbookkeepingandaccountancy; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run accountancy practice in Bishop's Stortford seeks a Senior Practice Accountant. The role involves managing a client portfolio, utilizing cloud accounting software, and mentoring junior staff. Flexibility in working hours is offered, with a focus on building strong client relationships. Candidates must have 5+ years of practice experience and accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident with cloud accounting software.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client portfolio end-to-end.
• Prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Communicate directly with clients, offering advice and support.

Skills

Cloud accounting software

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Team collaboration

Education

AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

Job description

Overview

Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

Fully qualified Senior Practice Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) wanted to join our growing, family-run home-based practice in Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford. Flexible hours, hybrid options, supportive team, and great clients.

About Us

We’re a small, family-run accountancy practice based within a professional home office in Bishop’s Stortford, providing bookkeeping, payroll, and full accountancy services to a loyal and growing client base.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a fully qualified accountant who enjoys autonomy, teamwork, and long-term stability - someone who values great client relationships, collaboration, and wants to help shape the future of the practice.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced accountant with 5+ years’ practice experience who can manage their own client portfolio while working collaboratively within our close-knit team.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients end-to-end (bookkeeping, VAT, management and statutory accounts, and tax).
• Prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Communicate directly with clients, offering advice and support in plain English.
• Support, guide, and mentor junior team members to help them develop skills and confidence.
• Assist with client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for new clients.
• Manage payroll for clients (PAYE, pensions, CIS).
• Contribute ideas and take initiative to help grow and improve the practice.
• Collaborate with the team - we work together, not in silos.
• Work both from our Bishop’s Stortford office and on-site with clients to deliver hands-on support and strengthen relationships.
• Get involved in occasional local networking or business events, helping to raise the profile of the practice.

About You

• Fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Confident with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, etc.)
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working on-site with clients and attending local networking events
• Reliable, organised, and able to use your own initiative
• Enjoys supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Team-focused and keen to contribute to a positive working culture
• Looking for a long-term role within a growing small practice
• We’re happy to accommodate school runs, part-time hours, or flexible start/finish times, but reliability and commitment are essential.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

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