Client Manager / Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

An opportunity has arisen for a Client Manager / Senior Accountant to join a well-established accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and business advisory services for small businesses, contractors, landlords, and individuals.

As a Client Manager / Senior Accountant, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, deliver accountancy and tax services, and provide practical business support while maintaining high standards of client care.

This is a full-time permanent role office-based only offering a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 and benefits.

No sponsorship provided.

You will be responsible for:

? Manage a portfolio of limited company, partnership and sole trader clients
? Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong and long-term relationships
? Provide accounting, tax and general business support to clients
? Prepare and review annual accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
? Support clients with cloud accounting software, including Xero and FreeAgent
? Manage deadlines and workflow across the client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
? Support and review the work of junior team members where required
? Assist with ad hoc projects and contribute to improvements in internal processes


What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Client manager, Practice Accountant, Senior Accountant, Client Accountant, Accounts Manager, Accounts Senior or in a similar role.
? Have recent accountancy practice experience.


? CA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.


? Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax matters affecting owner-managed businesses.


? Background preparing and reviewing annual accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.


? Solid working knowledge of Xero, FreeAgent and other accounting software.


? Well-organised approach with the ability to meet deadlines.