Job Description

Fully qualified Senior Practice Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) wanted to join our growing, family-run home-based practice in Great Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford.

Flexible hours, hybrid options, supportive team, and great local clients.

About Us

We're a small, family-run accountancy practice based within a professional home office in Bishop's Stortford, providing bookkeeping, payroll, and full accountancy services to a loyal and growing client base.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for a fully qualified accountant who enjoys autonomy, teamwork, and long-term stability -- someone who values great client relationships, collaboration, and wants to help shape the future of the practice.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced accountant with 5+ years' practice experience who can manage their own client portfolio while working collaboratively within our close-knit team.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who loves working directly with clients and takes pride in providing a friendly, high-quality service.

Key responsibilities:

Manage your own portfolio of clients end-to-end (bookkeeping, VAT, management and statutory accounts, and tax). Prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax computations. Communicate directly with clients, offering advice and support in plain English. Support, guide, and mentor junior team members to help them develop skills and confidence. Assist with client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for new clients. Manage payroll for clients (PAYE, pensions, CIS). Contribute ideas and take initiative to help grow and improve the practice. Collaborate with the team -- we work together, not in silos. Work both from our Bishop's Stortford office and on-site with clients to deliver hands-on support and strengthen relationships. Get involved in occasional local networking or business events, helping to raise the profile of the practice.

About You

Fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice Confident with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, etc.) Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable working on-site with clients and attending local networking events Reliable, organised, and able to use your own initiative Enjoys supporting and mentoring junior staff Team-focused and keen to contribute to a positive working culture Looking for a long-term role within a growing small practice
We're happy to accommodate school runs, part-time hours, or flexible start/finish times, but reliability and commitment are essential.

What We Offer

40,000 - 50,000 (depending on experience and seniority) Full-time preferred, but part-time and flexible hours considered Hybrid working options considered after onboarding period Supportive, family-friendly culture Genuine input into how the practice develops Long-term career stability

How to Apply

If you're a fully qualified accountant who enjoys working with clients and wants to be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience, salary expectations, and preferred working pattern.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you fully qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)? Are you commutable to Great Hallingbury and able to work on-site as required? Experience with Xero/QuickBooks/Sage/FreeAgent? Are you available full-time or part-time?
Experience:

UK accountancy practice: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person