Client Accountant

Addington Ball; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accounting firm in the UK is looking for a Client Accountant to prepare statutory accounts and support various accounting tasks for SME clients. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical knowledge and experience using accounting software. This role offers hybrid working, opportunities for career progression, and continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Long-term career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Monthly team social & charity events

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension (4% employee / 4% employer)

Life cover up to six times salary

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Practice trained accountant with ACCA/ACA or QBE experience.
• Strong understanding of SME's accounting.
• Comfortable providing practical, proactive advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare FRS102(1A) and FRS105 statutory accounts for SME clients.
• Support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and group accounts.
• Liaise with clients and handle queries.
• Supervise and review work of trainees.
• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Self-starter and initiative

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent experience

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 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.