Client Accountant (AAT)

A G Smith & Co Limited; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A G Smith & Co Limited is seeking a client accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, providing statutory accounts and tax returns with a proactive approach. The role involves delivering business advisory services, building client relationships, and overseeing service delivery. A competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employer Pension: 5% of salary above £6,240

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

All qualifications & subscriptions paid for

Essential CPD during work hours

Qualifications

• Wide range of general practice experience for owner managed businesses, including taxation.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Experience of using cloud-based accounting software packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of clients’ service delivery including preparation of year-end accounts.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Relationship Building

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client accountant role differs from that of a traditional accounts manager. The role involves the preparation of statutory accounts & tax returns, but with a pro-active approach…

More time will be spent dealing with clients throughout their financial year, delivering business advisory and development services alongside the above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of clients’ service delivery including preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT etc. and value-added service assignments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients, acting as a main point of contact within the firm, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them.
• Working with, communicating with and reviewing work completed by your Pod and resolving all issues, to provide a high-quality client service.
• Develop, train and motivate your Pod members and promote their development.
• Be knowledgeable of firm’s services and ability to cross-sell those services to your client base, based on a client’s needs.

Skills, Quals. & Experience

• Wide range of general practice experience for owner managed businesses, including taxation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the business, working as a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of using cloud-based accounting software packages, such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Hold a full driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

The Pay Package

• Basic Salary £26,810 – £35,210pa, dependent on years’ experience and qualification.
• Employer Pension: 5% of salary above £6,240 (employee matched, salary sacrifice).
• Overtime: Paid at “total salary” rate. Treated as pensionable earnings.

Working Arrangements

• The role is preferably full-time, 37.50 hours full working week (09:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri, with 30 minutes break).
• Flexible working outside of core hours / working from home available on request.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Learning & Development

• All qualifications & subscriptions paid for.
• Essential CPD during work hours.
• Weekly Pod Meetings.
• Quarterly 1-2-1s for Personal Development.

The Office

• A brand-new, custom designed office in Laceby.
• Fully decked kitchens & Refresh Room (inc. pool table).

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