Client Manager (Accountant)

North Star Consulting; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

North Star Consulting in Perth & Kinross is seeking a Client Manager, management accountant, to join their practice. The role offers hybrid working with four days in the office and one day at home, a salary of £40,000–£47,000, and bonus, pension, and benefits.

You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, deliver accountancy and advisory support, and lead statutory and management accounting tasks while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or UK equivalent, or QBE/time-barred with UK practice experience.
• Experience managing SMB client portfolios.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation.
• Comfortable client meetings and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed client accounts.
• Prepare statutory accounts (FRS102/FRS105).
• Prepare management accounts (monthly/quarterly).
• Prepare Corporation tax filings (CT600).
• Submit VAT returns.
• Liaise with HMRC and clients.
• Oversee payroll activity with payroll team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

UK practice experience

Portfolio management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Client Manager, management accountant, (Practice) – Perth & Kinross area

£40,000 – £47,000 + bonus + pension + benefits

Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work at home.

Flexible start / finish times possible by agreement.

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing and well regarded accountancy firm with multiple regional offices across Scotland.

Due to continued growth driven by strong client retention, new business wins, and strategic acquisitions, the firm wishes to appoint an experienced Management Accountant from Practice to join their Perth & Kinross office.

The client base includes owner-managed businesses, SMEs, micro-entities, and not-for-profits.

About You

• You currently live within daily commuting distance of Perth & Kinross (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship, transfer, or support available for this job)
• ACA / ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred with significant UK Practice experience
• Current or past experience of working in a UK accountancy practice environment, preferably small/mid-tier
• Probably 6 years' + Practice experience
• Proven experience preparing FRS102 and FRS105 statutory accounts
• Demonstrable experience of managing own portfolio of SMB clients
• Comfortable managing client relationships directly, including face to face meetings
• Experience of supervising and mentoring less experienced colleagues
• Experience with Sage and/or Xero
• Knowledge of the Scottish SME market would be advantageous

We regret that applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be progressed.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance and advisory support, including:

• Preparation of statutory accounts (FRS102 / FRS105)
• Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
• Corporation tax (CT600, filings)
• VAT returns and submissions
• Client advisory and regular client meetings
• HMRC liaison (queries, payments, registrations etc)
• Overseeing payroll activity and liaising with the payroll team
• Supporting proposals and new business opportunities

You will also have the chance to coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Package

• £40,000 – £47,000
• Bonus potential
• Generous pension
• Benefits package