Client Accountant

Ruth Maskell Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in the UK is seeking a Client Accountant to join their Global Accounting team. The successful candidate will assist in preparing financial statements, completing audits, and maintaining client databases. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, proficiency in accounting software, and strong organizational skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Practical knowledge of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Complete the audit process for clients.
• Generate reports and maintain accounting records.
• Collaborate with team and manage client expectations.

Skills

Discretion

Capital

Service Providers

Provision

Quickbooks

Financial Statements

Excel

Databases

Records

Pressure

Accounting

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant academic qualification (ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Job description

We're looking for a Client Accountant to join our growing Global Accounting team within Governance Services. In this role, you'll work closely with the team on the provision of accounting services to a range of client entities.

If you're looking to grow in your professional career and want to gain experience working on a variety of technical accounts across a wide portfolio of clients, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

• Assist in preparing and reviewing client financial statements under UK GAAP, IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Assist in completing the audit process for clients.
• Help generate periodic reports, capital account statements, and net asset valuations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in client entity databases (including Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and Yardi).
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to manage expectations and deadlines.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of transactions and regularly liaise with your line manager.
• Ensure consistency in accounting service levels.
• Build and develop relationships with clients, auditors, and third-party service providers.

About you essential requirements

• Relevant academic, preferably be part qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application.
• Demonstrable practical and technical knowledge of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in the use of MS Excel, is also expected.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle pressure and deliver accurate results promptly.
• Have a professional, pro-active and service orientated approach.
• Discretion and demonstrates good judgement.

Required Skills:

• Discretion
• Capital
• Service Providers
• Provision
• Quickbooks
• Financial Statements
• Excel
• MS Excel
• Databases
• Records
• Pressure
• Accounting
• Microsoft Office