Accountant

ICAEW; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No timesheets

Friendly culture

Clear progression

Flexibility in how you work

Shape the future of a modern practice

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an Accountant / Client Portfolio Manager to be the reliable, approachable contact for a portfolio of SME clients. You will prepare and review accounts, handle corporate tax and compliance tasks, and support senior team members with more complex cases.

You’ll also review junior work and help trainees develop while driving improvements to processes. With a minimum of two years in accountancy practice and ACCA/ICAEW qualification or QBE, you’ll join a warm, supportive culture that

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• ACCA/ICAEW qualification or QBE, part-qualified accepted.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and corporate tax compliance.
• Ability to review work and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio with confidence and autonomy.
• Preparing and reviewing accounts for SMEs and OMBs.
• Handling corporate tax and compliance tasks.
• Supporting more complex cases alongside senior team members.
• Reviewing junior work and helping trainees develop.
• Bringing ideas to improve processes and client experience.

Skills

Client portfolio management

UK GAAP knowledge

Corporate tax

Cloud accounting software

Communication skills

Interpersonal integrity

Education

ACCA/ICAEW qualification or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

TaxCalc

Job description

Your new company

You'll be joining a modern, people‑centred accountancy practice that genuinely prioritises wellbeing, trust and quality work over box‑ticking. They've built a reputation for being open, supportive and refreshingly down‑to‑earth - and unlike many firms… There are absolutely no timesheets.They trust their team to deliver without tracking every six minutes of their day.It's an environment where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed, and you're encouraged to do your best work without the pressure of unnecessary admin.

Your new role

As an Accountant / Client Portfolio Manager, you'll be the reliable, approachable point of contact for your own portfolio of clients. Your work will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio with confidence and autonomy
• Preparing and reviewing accounts for SMEs and OMBs
• Handling a broad range of corporate tax and compliance tasks
• Supporting more complex cases alongside senior team members
• Reviewing junior work and helping trainees develop
• Bringing ideas to improve processes, workflows and client experience

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice
• ACCA/ICAEW qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP
• Confident handling corporate tax and general compliance
• Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• A natural relationship‑builder who clients trust
• Experience with modern cloud software (Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, TaxCalc etc)
• A kind, collaborative approach with clear communication and integrity

What you'll get in return

• NO timesheets - ever
• A genuinely warm, friendly and supportive culture
• Clear progression opportunities
• Flexibility and trust in how you work
• The chance to shape the future of a growing, modern practice