Hybrid Qualified Practice Accountant

Our client is a respected, forward‑thinking firm of Chartered Accountants experiencing sustained expansion. They are now seeking a Qualified Practice Accountant who thrives on variety, client interaction, and technical challenge. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and hybrid working is standard, this is the perfect next step. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse and loyal client base. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing complex queries and preparing high‑quality annual accounts and performance reports * Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies * Producing accurate management accounts within agreed deadlines * Delivering complex tax advice across corporate and personal tax * Handling client issues, complaints, and technical challenges with confidence * Preparing for and managing HMRC audits and investigations * Working within budget to produce fully cross‑referenced files and financial statements for review * Supporting clients with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation * Ensuring all review points are cleared promptly and professionally * Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and managing day‑to‑day communication * Collaborating effectively with internal teams * Assisting with ad hoc departmental duties as required You’ll be ACA/ACCA qualified, finalist, or QBE with a background in practice and a passion for delivering exceptional client service with a strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, external auditing, and corporate and personal tax. Experience of managing a client portfolio, tender writing, staff management and advanced knowledge of VAT, PAYE, shareholding, and dividends. . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a competitive salary and bonus scheme, genuine scope for career progression and the flexibility of hybrid working for genuine work‑life balance