Client Adviser - Accounts & Cloud Accounting Pro

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd is partnered with a well-established Bath accountancy practice to recruit a Client Adviser. You will manage a varied client portfolio, overseeing accounts, tax and business services while delivering proactive, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in practice, strong accounts prep and reporting, excellent communication, and familiarity with Xero or cloud accounting systems.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with 2–3 years post-qualification experience in practice
• Strong accounts preparation and financial reporting skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage own workload effectively
• Experience with Xero and cloud accounting is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the planning and delivery of accounts assignments and ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within budget.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax computations, with a strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Produce financial forecasts and management information, and take the lead on specialist projects including valuations, accounting system reviews and cloud accounting conversions.
• Build strong, consultative client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and identifying opportunities to provide additional services and advice.
• Work closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, payroll, audit and administration to ensure all client requirements are identified and delivered.
• Support and develop junior members of the team, providing technical guidance while maintaining a high standard of client service and keeping your own technical knowledge up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship

Time management

Team guidance

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Autograph Recruitment Ltd is partnered with a well-established Bath accountancy practice to recruit a Client Adviser. You will manage a varied client portfolio, overseeing accounts, tax and business services while delivering proactive, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in practice, strong accounts prep and reporting, excellent communication, and familiarity with Xero or cloud accounting systems.