Accountant | Near Stratford-upon-Avon | Up to £42,000 

• Location: Near Stratford-upon-Avon     
• Hours: Full-time or Part-time to suit
• Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE (pro rata)   
• Working: Hybrid working available     
• Contract: Permanent

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a friendly, supportive practice near Stratford-upon-Avon, where your expertise is genuinely valued, and your work-life balance is respected.

Working hours to suit you, whether that be full-time or part-time, with hybrid working available, you’ll be part of a close-knit team handling a varied portfolio of clients. This is very much an accountancy practice role, you’ll be working directly on client accounts, tax returns and compliance, not bookkeeping. The firm has other staff who handle the day-to-day bookkeeping, so you can focus on what you do best.

Whether you’re looking to step back from full-time hours without sacrificing interesting, meaningful work, or you simply want a role that fits around your commitments, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Why This Accountant Role Stands Out

• Full-time or Part-time hours to suit
• Competitive salary up to £42,000 DOE (pro rata)
• Hybrid working potential
• A genuinely varied workload — accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and client support
• Involvement in tax planning meetings, if that’s something you enjoy
• Supportive, close-knit team where you’re known as a person, not a number
• Lovely location near Stratford-upon-Avon
• A role where you’ll build real client relationships and make a genuine difference

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Accountant within the practice, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Completing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Managing monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients (monthly payrolls only — no weekly payrolls)
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on client matters
• Providing clear, practical advice and support to clients
• Using practice software, including Xero, Iris, Moneysoft, and Engager
• Staying up to date with UK tax rules and compliance requirements
• Participating in tax planning meetings with clients, if this is an area you enjoy

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• AAT Level 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience working within practice- Desirable 
• Must have experience working with different clients at the same time
• Solid UK accounting knowledge across accounts prep, self-assessment, and VAT
• Confident and organised, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills — you’ll be dealing directly with clients
• Comfortable working with practice management and accounting software

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero, Iris, Moneysoft or Engager (though full training is available)
• Interest in corporation tax, tax planning and client advisory work (full training is available)

A Note on Software

The practice uses Xero, Iris, Moneysoft, and Engager. Xero experience is helpful but not essential — what matters most is that you have a solid background working with multiple clients and pick things up quickly. Full support will be provided.

Ready to Apply?

We’re reviewing CVs for this part-time Accountant role now — early applications are highly encouraged as this one won’t hang around!

📧  Email: l.fletcher@ardenpersonnel.co.uk

📞  Call us: 01789 532220 (Alcester)  |  01527 911700 (Redditch)

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