Client Accountant - Top 40 firm

Butler Rose Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm based in North London is seeking a Client Accountant to enhance their Business Services team. The successful candidate will prepare year-end financial statements, manage deadlines, and build strong client relationships. Applicants should be AAT qualified or part/fully qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 3 years' experience in a reputable UK firm. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in accounting software are essential. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Client/Senior Accountant or Semi-Senior Accountant in a reputable UK based firm.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Willingness to expand technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and team performance.
• Monitor project timelines and deliver within agreed parameters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Organized

Accounting software proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or part/fully qualified ACCA or ACA

Job description

Client Accountant - Top 40 firm

North London

£40,000 to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be working with a highly respected Top 40 accountancy firm with superb offices based in North London in the recruitment of a Client Accountant to complement their existing Business Services team.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of accounting and business advisory services, developing their professional and technical expertise through both structured training and practical experience.

Role Requirements

• Prepare year‑end financial statements and supporting working papers for manager/partner review.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and team performance.
• Monitor project timelines and deliver work within agreed parameters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce review points.

Person Requirements

• AAT qualified or part / fully qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 3 years' experience working for a reputable UK based accounting firm in the capacity of Client/Senior Accountant or Semi‑Senior Accountant.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Confident accounting software user with a willingness to expand technical skills.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.

This position represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to take their career to the next level working for a firm of choice.

This role is advertised and being recruited for by Doug Greer, Butler Rose [e-mail]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.