Practice Accountant

CV-LibraryPeterborough, ENG, PE2, GBpermanentPosted: 8 September 2026
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Our client is a modern, friendly accountancy business looking for an ambitious Practice Accountant to join their small, close-knit team.

The firm provides accountancy, personal tax and corporation tax services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships and small to medium-sized businesses, including both established businesses and start-ups.

Our client prides itself on building honest, close and long-lasting relationships with its clients, providing a personal and professional service.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Practice Accountant, ideally part-qualified, fully qualified or recently qualified, to join their team.

The role offers a varied mix of work, including handling statutory accounts, completing personal and corporation tax returns, bookkeeping and looking after a portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to develop their career within a modern, supportive practice.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and handling statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.

Completing personal and corporation tax returns.

Supporting with VAT returns and bookkeeping.

Looking after a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.

Building strong, long-term relationships with clients.

Responding to client queries and providing a professional, personable service.

Managing client accounts and maintaining accurate records.

Meeting deadlines and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

Supporting the wider practice team with general accountancy work.

About You

Our client is looking for an ambitious and driven accountant who enjoys client interaction and is keen to build a long-term career within practice.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience within an accountancy practice.

Be part-qualified, fully qualified or recently qualified.

Experience handling statutory accounts and completing tax returns.

Strong accounts and tax knowledge.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.

A proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility.

What's on offer

£35,000 – £40,000 salary

Full-time or 4-day working week considered

Hybrid working

Flexibility around start and finish times for the right candidate

Small, friendly and close-knit team

Modern accountancy business.

Varied portfolio of clients.

A good mix of statutory accounts, tax and client-facing work.

Supportive working environment.

Excellent opportunities for professional development.

Clear progression opportunities for an ambitious individual.

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Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK

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