Client-Facing Accountant: Path to Management

Insite Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Redditch seeks an Assistant Manager / Client-Facing Accountant. This role involves managing a diverse client portfolio and acting as their primary contact. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 2 years of experience in public practice and a strong grounding in accounts and tax. The position offers a supportive environment with clear pathways to management, ongoing training, and generous benefits including 25 days' holiday. A collaborative team player is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience within public practice.
• Able to manage deadlines accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and adaptable to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of clients as their first point of contact.
• Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounting and tax technical skills

Xero proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Iris

Sage

Job description

A growing accountancy practice in Redditch seeks an Assistant Manager / Client-Facing Accountant. This role involves managing a diverse client portfolio and acting as their primary contact. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 2 years of experience in public practice and a strong grounding in accounts and tax. The position offers a supportive environment with clear pathways to management, ongoing training, and generous benefits including 25 days' holiday. A collaborative team player is highly valued.