Client Accountant - Management & Statutory Accounts

Seymour John Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Client Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting services across a portfolio of clients, with a focus on management accounts, statutory accounts and annual financial statements. The role is hands-on, requiring strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, with hybrid working after probation.

Candidates may be qualified or qualified by experience, with solid client relationship skills

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Perform reconciliations, regulatory reporting, cash management, journals, and payments.
• Provide audit support and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationship skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Client Accountant – Management & Statutory Accounts | Cheltenham | up to £50,000

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid after probation

My client is looking for an experienced Client Accountant to join their team and take responsibility for delivering high-quality accounting services across a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on accounting role, with a strong focus on preparing management accounts, statutory accounts and annual financial statements. You’ll also be involved in reconciliations, regulatory reporting, cash management, journals, payments and audit support, while building strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Your profile

• Is qualified or qualified by experience.
• Has solid experience preparing management accounts.
• Has experience preparing statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Has strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Is comfortable managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Has strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Can work independently while being a supportive team player.
• Has strong Excel skills.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy