Client Accountant

CMR Jobs Limited; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Jobs Limited is working with a growing Greater Manchester practice to add a Client Accountant to the team. You will handle a portfolio of SME clients, from year-end accounts and VAT to management accounts and tax returns, with proactive client contact and strong relationships.

You’ll also support clients with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks while collaborating with the wider team to deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified through experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact.
• Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great service.

Skills

Client contact

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ACA part-qualified

Qualified through experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

If you're working in practice and feel like you've hit a ceiling, this could be the move you're looking for.

We're working with a growing accountancy practice in Greater Manchester that's looking to bring another Client Accountant into the team. They've built a great reputation for looking after both their clients and their staff, with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, getting involved in everything from year-end accounts and VAT through to management accounts and tax returns. It’s a varied role where you’ll have plenty of client contact and the chance to build long-term relationships.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact.
• Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great service.

What we're looking for

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, although we're equally happy to consider someone qualified through experience.
• Someone who's personable, organised and enjoys working directly with clients