Client Accountant

Addington Ball; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accounting firm in Coventry is seeking a Practice Accountant to join their Outsourcing team. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, managing client queries, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical knowledge and experience using accounting software. The firm offers a hybrid working setup, career progression, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Long-term career progression

Ongoing professional development

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life cover up to six times salary

Monthly team social & charity events

Qualifications

• Practice trained accountant with strong understanding of SME's accounting.
• Confident using accounting software and handling multiple assignments.
• A self-starter who takes ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for SME clients.
• Support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Liaise with clients, handling queries and providing advice.
• Supervise junior staff and enhance business performance.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Client relationship management

Self-starter initiative

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

If you're a Practice Accountant looking for the next step in your career, this role could be the perfect career move.

As a Client Accountant, you'll join a progressive firm where quality work, professional development, and a supportive culture go hand in hand.

This career opportunity is about utilising your technical knowledge to add real value to clients while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working setup. Working within the Outsourcing team, you'll be provided with autonomy, variety and a genuine opportunity to grow your expertise while mentoring junior colleagues and exposure to diverse clients and industries.

A practice trained accountant, either ACCA / ACA or QBE would be ideal for this opportunity, someone that is technically equipped and has strong understanding of SME's accounting.

Role Overview

• Prepare FRS102(1A) and FRS105 statutory accounts for SME clients
>Support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts using Xero and Sage
• Assist with basic corporation tax computations and group accounts
• Liaise directly with clients, handling queries and providing practical, proactive advice
• Supervise and review work of trainees, offering guidance and development support
• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience) with solid technical knowledge
• Confident using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and related accounting systems
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments and deadlines
• A self-starter who takes ownership and uses initiative

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working - mixture of office and home working
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and structured training
• Monthly team social & charity events as organised by the social committee
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension (4% employee / 4% employer)
• Life cover up to six times salary
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.