Client Accountant

Hoot Recruit LTD; Hooton Pagnell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Study support

Ad-hoc remote working

Potential company car (discuss)

Growing firm opportunities

Job summary

An established and growing accountancy practice in Hooton is seeking a skilled Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to join the team. You will manage a portfolio of limited company clients, handling accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation.

With at least two years in practice, you will interact directly with clients and contribute to the growth and development of the firm, with study support and a bonus scheme available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies.
• Knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT.
• Payroll experience and personal taxation knowledge.
• Confident in client communication via phone, email and Teams.
• Experience with digital accounting software and CRM systems.
• AAT or ACCA qualification/part-qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited company clients from onboarding onwards.
• Incorporate new companies and maintain client records.
• Prepare and file company accounts and statutory submissions.
• Prepare and file Corporation Tax returns (CT600).
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Register and process payroll for clients.
• Advise on tax-efficient ways of operating through a ltd company.
• Conduct profit & tax planning discussions with directors.
• Prepare Self Assessment returns and liaise with clients via telephone, email and Teams.
• Maintain data in CRM and digital accounting systems; liaise with HMRC and Companies House.

Skills

Client accounting

Accounts preparation

Corporation tax

VAT

Payroll

Self Assessment

Client communication

Digital accounting software

CRM software

Accountancy software

Education

AAT/ACCA qualification

Tools

CRM software

Digital accounting software

Job description

Practice Accountant / Client Accountant

Location: Hooton, Cheshire

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday - Friday

Study Support Available

An established and growing accountancy business based in Hooton is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to join its team.

This is a varied, client-facing role managing a portfolio of limited company clients and supporting them across accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation.

It would suit someone with at least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice who enjoys dealing directly with clients and is looking for a role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and further development.

The Role

You will manage your own portfolio of limited company clients, providing ongoing accounting and taxation support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of limited company clients from initial onboarding onwards
• Incorporating new limited companies and maintaining accurate client records
• Preparing company accounts and statutory submissions
• Preparing and filing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Registering and processing payroll for limited company clients
• Advising clients on tax-efficient ways of operating through a limited company
• Holding regular profit & loss and tax-planning conversations with company directors
• Preparing and filing Self Assessment tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Maintaining accurate information using CRM and digital accounting systems
• Dealing with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies
• A good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT
• Experience or working knowledge of payroll
• Knowledge of personal taxation and Self Assessment
• Confidence dealing directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams
• Experience using digital accounting software
• AAT or ACCA qualification/part-qualification would be advantageous
• Candidates who are qualified by experience are equally encouraged to apply

What's On Offer?

• £26,000 - £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday working
• Study support/packages available
• Ad-hoc remote working available
• Potential company car, subject to discussion
• Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy business
• Varied role with direct responsibility for your own client portfolio