Client Finance Accountant

PoloWorks; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Company volunteering days

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cheltenham is looking for a qualified accountant to provide essential accounting services. The role entails preparing management accounts, reconciling ledgers, and professional engagement with clients and auditors. Applicants should have experience in financial statement preparation and possess strong organizational skills. Employment offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, excellent health benefits, and access to company volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing annual reports and financial statements.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Commitment to professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client records and reconcile ledgers.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Process payroll on behalf of clients.
• Engage with regulatory bodies professionally.

Skills

Experience in preparing management accounts

Strong attention to detail

Client-focused

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

SUN/Q&A accounting software

Job description

To provide professional accounting services to clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with deadlines while maintaining an inclusive and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain client records and reconcile ledgers.

Prepare management accounts, consolidate financial reports, and complete regulatory returns.

Prepare statutory accounts.

Process, review, and approve journals and reference data on the ledger.

Approve payments in line with delegated authority and monitor outstanding invoices/statements.

Monitor cash movements and balances, escalating to the Client Manager as needed.

Process payroll on behalf of clients.

Engage with regulatory bodies, auditors, and clients professionally.

Ensure policies, procedures, and controls are documented, followed, and updated.

Stay informed about regulatory changes and collaborate with clients, third parties, and internal teams to ensure controlled implementation.

Support recruitment, training, development, and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Assist clients with audits.

Participate in additional projects and tasks as required.

Key Performance Indicators

Adherence to client service‑level agreements (SLAs).

Commitment to accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Ongoing professional development and knowledge‑sharing with colleagues.

Key Relationships

PoloWorks clients and external partners.

Client Finance team and internal stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience & Skills

Experience in preparing management accounts, annual reports, and financial statements.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Commitment to professional ethics.

Client‑focused with the ability to build strong relationships.

Effective time management, prioritisation, and problem‑solving skills.

Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused – we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Knowledge & Qualifications

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of general insurance finance, including regulatory returns (desirable).

Familiarity with SUN/Q&A accounting software (desirable).

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.

You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.