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Practice Accountant

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2026
💰 £50,000/yr(£38,000/yr – £50,000/yr)

About the role

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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
About You

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'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
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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