Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant

Location - Portsmouth

Salary - £35,000 - £58,000 depending on experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy firm that prides itself on combining traditional values with a fresh, modern approach. As the business continues to expand, this is a fantastic time to become part of an evolving practice where new ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and teamwork truly matters.

About the Role

We are looking for a confident and capable Accountant with solid experience working within an accountancy practice environment. You will manage a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services while building strong, long-lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting year-end accounts, tax returns, and related compliance for a range of clients.
• Providing clear tax, compliance and business performance advice while managing ongoing client communication.
• Supporting onboarding processes and ensuring smooth integration of new clients into the practice.
• Completing or reviewing bookkeeping, VAT, CIS and maintaining accurate records while liaising with HMRC when required.
• Contributing to team development through mentoring and maintaining your own CPD and professional growth.

About You

• Fully qualified or part-qualified with a recognised accounting body (ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum of 1 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident preparing accounts and tax returns to review stage
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Highly organised, able to manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities