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Client Accountant (Semi-Senior)

Location: Woodford Green, Essex (Office-based)
Employment Basis: Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible working

Nicholas Hall is a progressive and well-respected accounting practice established in 1983. Based in Woodford Green, we are proud to remain independent while supporting individuals and businesses with their accounting and tax affairs.

We are now seeking a Client Accountant (Semi-Senior) to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Director, support a diverse client base, and develop your career through study support and hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare Limited Company and LLP financial statements

  • Prepare Corporation Tax Returns

  • Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts

  • Prepare VAT returns and payrolls

  • Deliver Company Secretarial services (board minutes, dividends, changes of details)

  • Assist with ad hoc special assignments

  • Support and train junior team members

  • Work closely with the Director on client engagements

About You

  • AAT qualified and/or at least 4 years’ experience in practice

  • Skilled in managing client relationships

  • Working knowledge of Xero, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, and CCH

  • Strong IT and Excel skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and professional

Package & Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • AAT & ICAEW study packages available

  • Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm, Friday 8:30am–2:00pm

  • Auto enrolment pension scheme

  • Private healthcare

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Join a practice where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting work while being part of a supportive, professional team.

How To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to practice.secretary@nicholashall.co.uk

Head of Payroll (Part-Time)

Location: Flexible – Onsite or Fully Remote
Hours: Approx. 10–30 per month
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible working

We are seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to oversee payroll services for a diverse portfolio of small businesses. This role is ideal for a CIPP-qualified professional or someone with strong payroll expertise who thrives in a flexible, part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly and annual payrolls across multiple clients

  • Handle director-only and larger, multi-staff payrolls

  • Calculate hourly pay, holiday pay, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)

  • Administer workplace pension schemes

  • Ensure full compliance with payroll legislation and reporting requirements

  • Preparation of P11Ds/payrolled benefits

  • Keeping track of & claiming CIS tax suffered using monthly payment and deduction statements

  • Preparation of monthly CIS subcontractor returns

About You

  • CIPP qualified (or equivalent experience)

  • Hands-on experience using Xero and Moneysoft Payroll Manager

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills

  • Able to manage deadlines across multiple clients

  • Strong communicator with a client-focused approach

  • Comfortable working independently, either onsite or remotely

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (pro-rata)

  • Private healthcare

  • Flexible working (onsite or remote)

  • Opportunity to lead and shape payroll services within a growing business

If you are passionate about payroll and want a role that offers both flexibility and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to practice.secretary@nicholashall.co.uk