Senior Practice Accountant (Hybrid)

About the role

This permanent, hybrid role is based in Didcot and offers three days a week in the office and two days remote. You will act as the primary accounting contact for a portfolio of up to four clients, providing end‑to‑end financial support and building long‑term relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to four clients, serving as the main point of contact for all accounting matters.
• Develop deep knowledge of each client’s operations and act as a trusted business partner.
• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts from initial records to final submission.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management.
• Review bookkeeping, supplier invoices, accounts payable and payment activity.
• Prepare FCA regulatory returns and review VAT returns.
• Support compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.
• Manage and mentor two Client Services Accountants.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, client accounting or similar finance role.
• Hands‑on experience preparing statutory and management accounts from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, bookkeeping, cash‑flow management and VAT submissions.
• Excellent client relationship, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capability to manage two direct reports and support their development.
• Organisational skills to meet client deadlines and manage team workloads.
• Knowledge of HMRC and Companies House filing requirements (beneficial but not essential).
• Newly or nearly qualified (ACCA/ACA or equivalent).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £45,000‑£61,000 per year.
• Comprehensive ACCA study package with funding for examinations and resits.
• Support for candidates transitioning from CIMA, ATI or AAT to ACCA.
• Clear progression path and exposure to top‑tier clients.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Additional benefits as outlined by the employer.