Client Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered firm of accountants in Northampton is seeking a Client Accountant to lead a team and manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role includes preparing accounts, tax returns, and offering advisory services, while providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold an ACCA or ACA qualification and have substantial client-facing experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience handling a portfolio of clients.
• Experience managing staff and teams.
• ACCA or ACA qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounts team.
• Manage workflow for preparing accounts.
• Review and oversee preparation of statutory accounts.

Skills

Team building

Mentoring

Education

ACCA qualified

ACA qualified

Job description

An ambitious Top 40 chartered firm of accountants are currently seeking to add a Client Accountant to the team based in Northampton.

The Accounts Manager will be tasked with managing a team of accountants whilst assisting with the portfolio of clients spanning across many different industries and turnovers with the preparation of accounts, business and personal tax returns whilst offering advisory and tax planning services.

The Ideal candidate will have experience handling a portfolio of clients previously whilst managing a team and will have a good deal of experience when offering advice to clients.

The Accounts Supervisor will be offered up to 53,000, hybrid working options among 25 days holiday + more.

Client Accountant Position Overview

• Lead and develop the accounts team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Manage and oversee the workflow for preparing accounts, ensuring procedures are followed and quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate incoming work to meet client deadlines while efficiently utilizing team resources. Flag potential workload issues early and suggest solutions.
• Review and oversee the preparation of statutory accounts (including FRS102, FRS102 1A, and FRS105) from various types of records.
• Communicate directly with Partners, addressing queries and highlighting key points or exceptions for client updates.
• Work with senior team members to plan client work efficiently and ensure all required documents are gathered.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns as needed.

Client Accountant Position Requirements

• ACCA OR ACA qualified
• Previous experience handling a portfolio of clients
• Previous experience managing staff
• Team building skills, including mentoring junior team members where required

Client Accountant Position Remuneration

• Salary up to Circa 53,000 per annum
• Working Week Monday to Friday
• Core working Hours: 10am to 4pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to work from home for around 40% of the week

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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