Accountant

Part-Time Accountant | Near Stratford-upon-Avon | Up to £42,000 pro rata

Location: Near Stratford-upon-Avon     

Hours: Part-time, 25–30 hours per week

Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE (pro rata)   

Working: Hybrid working available     

Contract: Permanent

Are You Looking for a Part-Time Accounting Role That Genuinely Fits Around Your Life?

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 25–30 hours per week 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.

• Part-time hours — 25 to 30 hours per week, with flexibility
• 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)
• 3+ years’ experience working within an accountancy practice — this is essential
• Solid UK accounting and tax knowledge across accounts prep, corporation tax, 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 tax planning and client advisory work

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 practice background and pick things up quickly. Full support will be provided.

This part-time Accountant vacancy is based near Stratford-upon-Avon and is ideal for someone with practice experience looking for flexible, hybrid working. The role involves preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, alongside completing corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, VAT returns, and managing monthly payrolls. The salary is up to £42,000 (pro rata, dependent on experience), and the hours are 25–30 per week.

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!

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