Accountant (Remote)

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £35,000 (pro -rata)
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Peterborough
County:Cambridgeshire
Sector:Office
Job ref:VR/09158
Post Date:May 21, 2025
Google Post Code:PE27 5BH
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About the Role

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a modern, successful bookkeeping practice. 

This friendly, full-service practice offers everything from daily financial support to final accounts and tax submissions. Their approach is proactive and relationship-driven, with a goal of embedding themselves in their clients’ businesses.

You will have a minimum of 1 year’s practice accountancy experience. AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified (preferred but not essential).


Role Overview:

You will manage a portfolio of small business clients and provide a full range of services. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while being part of a small and supportive team.

Duties Include:

• Preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns (CT600)
• Completion of self-assessment tax returns (SA100)
• VAT returns in compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• CIS returns
• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Responding to ad hoc client queries and providing expert advice
• Liaising with HMRC as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a practice environment (essential)
• Solid understanding of UK tax regulations (VAT, CIS, SA, CT)
• Proficiency with cloud accounting tools such as Xero, Dext, and Apron
• AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified (preferred but not essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple clients

Benefits:

• 100% remote working
• Flexible 30-hour working week
• Company pension
• £30,000 – £35,000 salary (pro rata)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Monday to Friday, no weekends with overtime available.
• Company is open to discuss additional benefits if proposed by candidates, which may be implemented in the future.