Client Accountant — SME Portfolio Growth & Advisory

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Monthly bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Christmas shutdown period

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services' client, a well-established modern accountancy practice in Northamptonshire, is seeking a proactive Client Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients, delivering accurate accounting, tax and compliance services.

You'll build strong client relationships, provide commercial advice, and work in a collaborative environment with mentoring for junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary, quarterly bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and management accounts.
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Good understanding of corporation tax and VAT.
• Confident using cloud‑based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified/part‑qualified would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts.
• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns completed by junior team members.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for client queries and financial advice.
• Conducting client meetings to discuss business performance and growth opportunities.
• Building and maintaining long‑term client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Skills

Portfolio management

Statutory accounts

Management accounts

VAT & corporation tax

Cloud accounting (Xero, QuickBooks)

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Impact Recruitment Services' client, a well-established modern accountancy practice in Northamptonshire, is seeking a proactive Client Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients, delivering accurate accounting, tax and compliance services.

You'll build strong client relationships, provide commercial advice, and work in a collaborative environment with mentoring for junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary, quarterly bonus and opportunities for professional development.