Client Accountant: Drive Insights for Owner-Managed Firms

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Hampton Lovett; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Autograph Recruitment is seeking a Client Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, delivering management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping and broader outsourced finance services.

The ideal candidate will have practice experience, strong VAT knowledge, and be proficient with Xero. AAT Level 3 is expected, with ACA/ACCA studies advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice or outsourced accounts is essential.
• Strong VAT knowledge and management accounts experience.
• Good bookkeeping skills and double-entry accounting understanding.
• Working knowledge of CIS and PAYE/payroll information.
• Confident managing client relationships and deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and proactive approach.
• Experience using Xero or similar cloud accounting software.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of clients and build long-term relationships.
• Prepare management accounts, month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and resolve queries.
• Maintain bookkeeping records and support CIS and PAYE accounting.
• Coordinate multiple deadlines and drive progress with clients.
• Provide client support and training on Xero and cloud systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior team members.

Connaissances

Client relationships

Management accounts

VAT knowledge

Bookkeeping

Xero experience

CIS/PAYE knowledge

Organisation

Formation

AAT level 3 or equivalent

ACA/ACCA studies advantageous

Outils

Xero

Description du poste

Autograph Recruitment is seeking a Client Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, delivering management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping and broader outsourced finance services.

The ideal candidate will have practice experience, strong VAT knowledge, and be proficient with Xero. AAT Level 3 is expected, with ACA/ACCA studies advantageous.