Accountant – High Wycombe (Full‑time)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in High Wycombe. The role is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑5 pm, and offers the chance to work with a varied portfolio of clients while supporting the practice’s continued expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a diverse client portfolio.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, bank transactions, journals and reconciliations.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping tasks within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports as required.
• Perform bank, VAT and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and provide practical financial guidance.
• Process VAT returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Use cloud‑based accounting software to keep records up‑to‑date.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Support accountants with year‑end accounts preparation and audit requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualifications are advantageous, but experience‑based qualification is also considered.
• Proven ability to work on a portfolio of clients and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns processing
• Financial reporting
• Cloud‑based accounting software

What we offer

• Salary £32,000‑£40,000 dependent on experience.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas Eve and birthday off, 2 duvet days.
• Flexi‑time and ad‑hoc hybrid working after probation.
• Standard company pension and sick pay.