Job Description

Job Title:

Accountant (Practice) - Part-Time or Full-Time

Location:

Bath (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary:

Dependant on Experience & Qualifications

Job Type:

Full-Time or Part-Time (3-5 days/week)

About Us

OCL Accountancy is a well-established, professional, and friendly accountancy practice based just south of Bath city centre. Since 1988, we've supported a wide range of owner-managed businesses and personal tax clients across the South of England and London. We specialise in corporate and personal tax compliance, business advisory, and proactive planning for wealth, CGT, and IHT matters.

We're a close-knit team that values collaboration, flexibility, and delivering excellent service. Our practice is accounts process is built within IRIS software, and we also support clients using QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a qualified or experienced

Accountant

to join our team and take over a portfolio of clients. This is a

client-facing role

with the opportunity to take ownership of relationships and deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services.

This vacancy arises as one of our chartered accountants is moving on to a new role. We're looking to fill the position from

January 2026

, though we're happy to wait until

February

for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory financial statements and working papers Prepare corporate and personal tax returns Provide tax advice and client advisory services Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients Use IRIS Accounts Production and Business Tax software Support planning in areas such as IR35, CGT, and IHT (desirable)

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from a range of experience levels. Ideally, you will:

Be

ACA, ACCA, or ATT qualified

, or

qualified by experience

Alternatively, be an

AAT Level 4 qualified

accountant with strong practice experience and confidence in accounts preparation and IRIS Have

3-5 years' experience

in an accountancy practice Be confident managing client relationships independently Have a strong working knowledge of

IRIS software

Experience with complex tax advisory work is a bonus, but not essential

Working Pattern & Flexibility

We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants (3-5 days per week) We offer flexible hours and hybrid working options for experienced candidates. Please note that, in line with our practice policy, hybrid working typically begins after successful completion of the probationary period.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Annual bonus Flexible working hours and hybrid working Company-funded social events (e.g. Bath Races, theatre trips, team meals) Perkbox membership with discounts at major retailers On-street parking near the office

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of producing limited company financial accounts and corporation tax returns in IRIS accounts production and business tax modules?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

practice sector accounting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person