Client Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Client Accountant in London to manage a portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and VAT returns, advising clients, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess ACCA/ACA/QBE qualifications and have at least 3 years of client-facing experience. The role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, hybrid working, and various benefits including a pension and progression opportunities.

Benefits

5% bonus based on portfolio fee

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in a client-facing role gained within public practice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal with all types of clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of company and sole trader financial statements.
• Point of contact for existing clients offering advice.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Client communication

Account preparation

Experience with Xero

Experience handling SRA audits

Education

Qualified with ACCA / ACA / QBE

Tools

Xero

Iris

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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

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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