Practice Accountant
Sheridan Maine · Basingstoke, Hampshire
Practice Accountant at Sheridan Maine, based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, paying £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £55,000 per annum
- Location
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 14 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Accountant
About 18% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 387149851
About the role
You will be responsible for managing your own client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts, while providing practical financial advice to businesses across a range of sectors.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Complete personal and corporate tax returns
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Produce management accounts and financial reports
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support clients with accounting and tax queries
- Ensure compliance with current accounting standards and HMRC requirements
- Support and mentor junior team members and helping with client queries
To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and experience:
- ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
- Previous experience in an accountancy practice is essential
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage is desirable
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Reference: 387149851 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 14 Aug 2026 · Listed via Sheridan Maine
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