Accountant (General Practice)

CMR Jobs Limited; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Jobs Limited is working with a growing accountancy practice in Greater Manchester to recruit a Client Accountant. You will manage your own SME client portfolio and handle year-end accounts, VAT, management accounts and tax returns.

The role offers extensive client contact and opportunities to develop and progress, with support for cloud software like Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, and close collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing accounts for SME clients.
• Solid VAT and bookkeeping knowledge.
• AAT or ACCA/ACA training or equivalent experience.
• Strong client-facing and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for SME clients.
• Produce VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Manage your own portfolio and be the main point of contact.
• Support clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answer client queries and provide day-to-day advice.
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver a great service.

Skills

UK accountancy practice

Client accounting

VAT and bookkeeping

Client-facing

Portfolio management

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ACA part-qualified

Qualified by experience

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.