Accountant - Business Services

Role Overview

We are partnering with a well-established professional services accounting firm to appoint an Accountant within their Business Services team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting, compliance, and advisory support to a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.

This opportunity suits an accountant with firm (practice) experience, strong client exposure, and hands-on capability across Xero and QuickBooks environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements for multiple clients.

• Deliver day-to-day business services accounting, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Manage bookkeeping and cloud accounting processes using Xero and QuickBooks.

• Prepare and review VAT returns and support statutory compliance.

• Act as a key client contact, responding to accounting and reporting queries.

• Support senior team members with advisory work, including cash flow and performance analysis.

• Ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and in line with professional standards.

Required Experience

• Proven experience within a professional services / accounting firm (business services or accounts team).

• Strong practical experience using Xero and QuickBooks (both required).

• Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines.

• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent).

• Relevant accounting or finance degree preferred.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.

• Client-focused mindset with clear communication skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven firm environment.

• Proactive, organised, and collaborative.