Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

Company: Jems Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services Ltd
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Location: Great Hallingbury
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Senior Practice Accountant (Full-time or Part-time, Flexi/Hybrid Considered)

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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 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.

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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026