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)