We are working on behalf of a well-established, friendly accountancy practice based in South Liverpool, recruiting for an experienced Practice Accountant. The firm is small, stable, and highly regarded for its personal, proactive approach to client service, with a close-knit team and a diverse SME client base.This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building long-term client relationships within a supportive office-based environment. The practice offers flexibility around working hours (including part-time options), long-term stability, and the opportunity to genuinely take ownership of a client portfolio.Practice Accountant - Role OverviewManaging a portfolio of SME clients as the primary point of contactPreparing year-end statutory accounts and management accountsPreparing VAT returns and self-assessment tax returnsSupporting clients with accounting, tax, and software-related queriesLiaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide guidanceEnsuring compliance with accounting standards, deadlines, and HMRC requirementsWorking closely with the wider team to support workflow and client service deliveryMaintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation, and professionalismPractice Accountant - Role RequirementsMinimum 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practiceAAT qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) with strong practice backgroundConfident managing your own client portfolio independentlyStrong working knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT, and personal taxGood attention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesProactive communicator with strong client-facing skillsComfortable working in an office-based roleEnjoys working as part of a small, collaborative teamMust live within a reasonable commuting distance of the officeSalary & Benefits - Practice AccountantSalary: £30,000 - £45,000 (full-time equivalent)Hours: Full-time preferred; part-time consideredStandard hours 9am-5pm, Monday to FridayHours can be agreed in advance to suit the individualLocation: Office-based role, South LiverpoolHoliday: Starting at 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 25 daysCompany pension schemeFinancial incentives throughout the yearFree on-site parkingFriendly, supportive working environmentSocial events during the yearLong-term stability and opportunity to grow with the practiceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ