Client Accountant

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking mid-size accountancy practice is seeking a Client Accountant to join their Barnet-based team. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have experience in a client-facing role and strong communication skills, with opportunities for progression to partner.

Benefits

5% bonus based on portfolio fee level

Sick paid days

Pension scheme

Clear progression routes

Hybrid working: 1 day working from home

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in a client-facing role within public practice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle diverse clients.
• Experience with SRA audits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements for companies and sole traders.
• Managing all aspects of client accounting including monthly management accounts.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, offering advice and handling queries.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Accounts Preparation

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

QBE (Qualified By Experience)

Tools

Xero

Iris

Job description

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

The Client Manager will be responsible for handling a portfolio of dedicated clients, serving as the first point of contact for queries, handling accounts preparation, and assisting junior team members.

The ideal Client Accountant will have experience in a client-facing role, be an excellent communicator, and in return, will enjoy a positive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for progression to partner.

• Preparation of company and sole trader financial statements
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, offering advice
• Managing all aspects of accounting up to and including monthly management accounts
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of self-assessment returns for directors, self-employed individuals, partnerships, and rental property accounts
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Liaising with clients and providing advice on various matters
• Ensuring compliance for clients
• Qualified with ACCA / ACA / QBE (considered)
• 3+ years of proven experience in a client-facing role within public practice
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle diverse clients
• Good working knowledge of Xero & Iris
• Experience with SRA audits is advantageous
• 5% bonus based on portfolio fee level
• Sick paid days
• Hybrid working: 1 day working from home
• Pension scheme
• Clear progression routes

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

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