Accountant - Keates & Co Chartered Accountants - Crookham Village

Practice Accountant
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company Description
We're a friendly, approachable team that believes great client relationships are built on personality as much as technical expertise. Our clients see us as trusted advisers, not just accountants, and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.
As our practice continues to grow, we're looking for a qualified Practice Accountant who enjoys working closely with business owners, solving problems, and making a genuine difference to clients' success.
If you're tired of rigid corporate environments and want to work somewhere where people enjoy what they do, support one another and are engaging as a team player, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax, personal tax and VAT returns.
• Advising clients on business growth, profitability and tax planning opportunities.
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• Building strong relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Helping to develop and improve our services as we continue to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks or similar cloud based systems.
• Someone who enjoys working directly with clients and adding real value.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to be part of a close-knit team.

What You'll Get

• A supportive and genuinely friendly collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A modern, forward-thinking practice that embraces technology.
• A workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Interested?
If you're looking for more than just another accountancy job and want to join a team that values people as much as numbers, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a brief covering letter along with your salary expectations by 31 August .
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.