Practice Accountant

HB Partners Limited is recruiting AAT, ACCA, ACA or ATT qualified Practice Accountants on behalf of a well established and growing accountancy practice based near Portsmouth to join its expanding team. The practice provides accounting and tax services to a broad portfolio of small business clients, and is looking for technically strong, client-focused professionals to support its continued growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing, submitting and reviewing accounts and tax returns for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies, including VAT and CIS where required
• Providing training, mentorship and technical guidance to the accounting team, reviewing their work and supporting technical development
• Advising clients on tax efficiency, cashflow, budgeting and pricing
• Leading year-end client meetings and conducting client fee reviews
• Acting as the primary point of liaison between clients and HMRC
• Managing a portfolio of clients

Candidate requirements:

• Full membership of a chartered professional body (AAT, ATT, ACCA or equivalent)
• A minimum of five years' experience in practice, managing a broad client base
• Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, DEXT and FreeAgent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly

Benefits:

• Full-time, 36.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working, with two days' remote work per week
• Structured CPD support and genuine opportunities for career progression

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