Accountant (General Practice)

CMR Jobs Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Jobs Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Client Accountant to join a growing practice, handling a varied portfolio of SME clients with opportunities to develop and progress.

You'll manage year-end accounts, VAT, management accounts and tax returns, maintaining strong client relationships and acting as the main contact.

The role involves direct client contact, using cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, with a clear path for progression within the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident preparing accounts for SME clients.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified.
• Personable, organised and enjoys working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for SME clients (limited companies, sole traders, partnerships).
• Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Managing your own portfolio and main client contact.
• Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice.
• Working with the wider team to deliver a great service.

Skills

Client accounting

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Client liaison

Education

AAT qualified / ACCA/ACA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

If you're working in practice and feel like you've hit a ceiling, this could be the move you're looking for.

We're working with a growing accountancy practice in Greater Manchester that's looking to bring another Client Accountant into the team. They've built a great reputation for looking after both their clients and their staff, with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.

You'll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, getting involved in everything from year-end accounts and VAT through to management accounts and tax returns. It's a varied role where you'll have plenty of client contact and the chance to build long-term relationships.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact.
• Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great service.

What we're looking for

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, although we're equally happy to consider someone qualified through experience.
• Someone who's personable, organised and enjoys working directly with clients