Client Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Barnet seeks a Client Accountant for a client-facing role. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, handling VAT returns, and offering advice to clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing role within public practice.
• Qualified with ACCA/ACA or considered QBE.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company/sole trader financial statements.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients offering advice.
• Handle monthly management accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Accounting

Education

ACCA

ACA

QBE

Tools

Xero

Iris

Job description

Forward thinking mid-size accountancy practice are currently seeking a Client Accountant to join the Barnet based company in a client facing, comprehensive role within this growing general practice.

The Client Manager will be tasked with handling a portfolio of dedicated clients being the first point of contact for queries alongside handling accounts preparation and assisting the more junior members of the team.

The ideal Client Accountant will have similar experience in a client facing position, be an excellent communicator and in return will expect a great atmosphere with matching benefits and the opportunity to even progress to partner.

Client Accountant Position Overview

• Preparation of company and sole trader financial statements
• Being a point of contact for existing clients offering advice
• All aspects of accounting up to and including the production of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of self-assessment returns for directors, self-employed, partnerships and rental property accounts.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Liaising with clients, offering advice on varying matters
• Compliance for clients

Client Accountant Position Requirements

• Qualified with ACCA / ACA / QBE will be considered
• 3+ years of proven experience in a client facing role gained within public practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all types of clients
• Good working knowledge of Xero & Iris
• Experience handling SRA audits is advantageous

Client Accountant Position Remuneration

• 55,000 - 65,000 per annum
• 5% bonus based on size of portfolio fee level
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Sick paid days
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working1 days working from home
• Pension
• Clear progression routes

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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