Client Accountant / Management Accountant

Bluewater Accountants; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package of £35k - £45k

Up to 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Free parking space near the office

Quarterly team activities

Real opportunities for career progression

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Birmingham is on the lookout for a Finance Partner / Management Accountant. This role involves owning financial reporting for a portfolio of clients and ensuring comprehension of financial results. The ideal candidate will hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and possess at least 5 years of experience in finance. The firm promotes a hybrid working model with generous leave and emphasizes career growth within a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in practice or industry.
• Expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close for assigned clients.
• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Present management accounts and explain results.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist

Confident reviewing others’ work

Strong presentation skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Financial Chaos to Control in 60 Days | Finance Director for Construction and Trades (£500K–£15M) | Chartered Accountant | Founder of Bluewater

Position: Finance Partner / Management Accountant

Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

Start date: February 2026

Contract: Full-time

Application closing deadline: 15 January 2026

The Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of Bluewater’s Virtual Finance Office. As a Client Accountant, you will own the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. You will ensure clients not only receive reliable numbers, but also understand what those numbers mean. This is a client-facing delivery ownership role.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous salary package of £35k - £45k (depending on experience)
• Up to 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas and new year
• Pension scheme contributions and professional subscriptions paid
• Free parking space near the office
• Hybrid working for work-life balance
• A collaborative and innovative team culture
• Quarterly team activities
• Real opportunities for career progression

Role Purposes:

To take full ownership of operational finance delivery for assigned clients, ensuring clean month‑end close, high‑quality reporting, and confident explanation of results.

Financial Delivery & Control

• Own month-end close for assigned clients
• Prepare/review rec packs, ledgers, accruals, prepayments, WIP, and journals
• Maintain up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and review management accounts
• Review VAT, CIS, and payroll outputs
• Review and approve payment runs

Client Communication & Presentation

• Present management accounts to clients
• Explain variances, trends, and performance drivers clearly
• Prepare written summaries and commentary
• Respond confidently to client finance queries

Quality Oversight & Team Support

• Oversee bookkeeping quality and timelines
• Review Finance Associate and Assistant output
• Resolve issues early and constructively
• Escalate judgement matters appropriately
• Identify risks, issues, and anomalies proactively
• Highlight patterns and drivers to Finance Partners
• Support Finance Partners by preparing clear insights

About You

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice or industry
• Confident reviewing others’ work

What Success Looks Like

• Month‑end delivery is calm and predictable
• Clients understand their numbers and trust the process
• Finance Partners rely on your outputs without re‑checking

Why Join Bluewater?

At Bluewater, we’re a fast‑growing, tech‑driven firm passionate about helping clients in the property and construction sectors achieve their goals. Starting as a one‑person venture, we’ve expanded to a team of 8, with ambitious plans to triple in size over the next five years. Joining us means you’ll be part of a flexible, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and as we grow, so will your opportunities for career progression and leadership within the firm.