Practice Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedStroudreedpublished 10/22/2026
Must-have:CloudSeniorPrincipalJunior

Your tasks

We're recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a friendly and professional team near Stroud. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, prepare accounts and tax returns, provide business advice, and support the development of junior staff.

  • Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
  • Preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
  • Completing tax computations and liaising with HMRC
  • Supporting VAT and compliance work
  • Building strong client relationships and providing advisory support
  • Mentoring and reviewing work completed by junior team members
  • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks

Requirements

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a varied role with a growing and well-established accountancy practice?

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice
  • Strong accounts and tax knowledge
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • AAT, ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
  • Experience with Digita, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous

What we offer

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing training and fully supported professional development
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Varied client portfolio and advisory exposure

How to apply

If you're looking for your next step within practice and want a role that combines client contact, technical work and career development, we'd love to hear from you.

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