Part Time - Accountant/Bookkeeper

Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £30,000 FTE (£18,000 pro-rata)Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Flexible: 3 full days or spread across 4 days)

About the OpportunityAssure Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent accounting practice in Colchester. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a stable, part-time role with genuine work-life balance.

The firm manages a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 clients, including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships, offering a varied and engaging workload.

The RoleYou will take ownership of a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks, providing high-quality support to a broad client base. Key responsibilities include:

• Year-End Accounts: Preparing comprehensive year-end accounts for various entities.
• Taxation: Managing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Payroll: Accurate processing of client payroll.
• Client Relations: Acting as a key point of contact for client queries and providing general accountancy advice.
• Admin: General accountancy duties to ensure the smooth running of client portfolios.

About YouWe are looking for a reliable, practice-experienced individual who thrives in a small-team environment.

• Experience: You must have previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Systems: Knowledge of TaxCalc, Sage, or Xero is highly desirable (you do not need to know all three, but proficiency in at least one is essential).
• Mindset: This role is perfectly suited to a seasoned professional looking for long-term part-time stability.

Working HoursThe client is highly flexible. While the standard requirement is 3 days a week (9am-5pm), they are happy to discuss shorter daily hours or spreading the 22.5 hours across 4 days to suit your schedule.

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