About Glow Accounts

Glow Accounts is a fast-growing, modern accountancy practice supporting a diverse range of clients, from sole traders to small and medium-sized businesses. We pride ourselves on being approachable and supportive, combining professional expertise with a flexible working culture. Our goal is to take stress off our clients by delivering high-quality, proactive advice alongside efficient cloud-based accounting solutions.

As we prepare for a busy period of self-assessments and Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes, we’re looking for an experienced Accountant who can take ownership, make decisions confidently, and play a key role in supporting our growing client base.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on delivering accurate, reliable accounting services. You’ll be preparing tax returns, supporting MTD submissions, and handling client queries directly. A big part of the role is working independently, managing outsourced bookkeeping teams, and making decisions without needing constant oversight.

If you can also support bookkeeping tasks, or bring experience managing sole trader/self-assessment clients, that’s a real bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns (SA100) for sole traders and directors

• Ensure compliance and accuracy across all submissions to HMRC

• Support MTD onboarding and quarterly submission processes

• Build trusted client relationships and act as a key point of contact for queries

• Manage outsourced bookkeeping teams (India-based) via Teams, ensuring quality and efficiency

• Use Xero and other cloud-based tools to complete and manage workflows

• (Optional/Bonus) Assist with or review bookkeeping tasks to support client needs

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role (practice experience preferred)

• Mindset: Proactive, independent, and confident decision-maker who takes ownership

• Technical: Proven experience completing self-assessment tax returns

• Software: Xero experience preferred; confident with modern cloud tools

• Communication: Strong communicator who can explain accounting clearly to clients

• Qualification (Preferred): AAT or similar; not essential with proven capability

What’s on Offer

• Full-time or part-time positions available (minimum 3 days a week)

• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience (pro rata if part-time)

• Hybrid role with flexibility

• A friendly, supportive team that values initiative and practical thinking

• Opportunity to take ownership of client relationships and shape your role as Glow grows

• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and interesting work, including new areas such as MTD

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced accountant who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building great client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.