Practice Accountant - Butler Rose : Job Details

Job Title: Practice AccountantLocation: Bedford (with some travel to Huntingdon)Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (with some flexibility)Type: Full-time, Office-based (plan to introduce hybrid in the near future)

About our client: They are a small but expanding firm of accountants based in Bedford, with additional offices in Huntingdon and support from a dedicated team in India. They provide comprehensive accounting services, with a strong emphasis on personal tax and a growing portfolio of limited companies and owner-managed businesses (OMBs). They are committed to offering personalised service and building strong client relationships.

Role Overview: Our client is looking for a qualified, part-qualified or QBE Practice Accountant to join their Bedford office. This role is essential in managing client accounts, ensuring timely and accurate accounts preparation, and delivering high-quality service as their client base continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, limited companies, and OMBs.
• Manage personal tax returns and provide expert advice during client consultations.
• Handle bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and transactional accounting for various clients.
• Oversee and manage workload distribution between Bedford, Huntingdon, and our team in India.
• Support and mentor junior staff, including skilled apprentices and generalist bookkeepers
• Conduct new client consultations
• Contribute to the firm's strategic growth, particularly in expanding their limited company client base.

Requirements:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, AAT, or equivalent), or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Recent UK practice experience, with strong skills in accounts preparation and personal tax.
• Experience in bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and transactional accounting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines.
• Proactive, team-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression.
• Be part of a growing firm with ambitions to expand its client base and service offerings.
• Collaborate with a motivated team across their Bedford and Huntingdon offices, and remote support from their team in India.
• They plan to introduce a hybrid model, with Fridays being a work-from-home day, in the near future.

Application Process: They are looking to have someone in place by mid-October, as a key team member will be retiring in the coming months. If you have good UK practice experience and are ready to take on a vital role in a growing firm, please submit your CV or contact Victoria Newing ASAP on / v . newing @ butlerrose . com

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.