Client Manager/Senior Accountant

Autograph Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Newport is looking for an experienced Client Manager/Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients. You will provide high-quality service with a focus on building strong relationships and delivering advisory work. The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £50,000, along with study support. If you have a solid background in accounting and enjoy a varied workload, this could be your ideal position.

Qualifications

• Solid background in general practice, ideally from a small or mid-sized firm.
• Confident in managing a client portfolio and building long-term relationships.
• Experience with accounts, tax, and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited company clients.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Complete personal and corporate tax returns.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns, and Xero-based reporting.
• Support and review the work of junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a go-to advisor.

Skills

Client relationship management

Preparation of statutory and management accounts

Tax return completion

Bookkeeping oversight

Xero software proficiency

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Client Manager/Senior Accountant – Newport

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

£35,000 - £50,000 (flexible DOE) + study support if required

Looking for a role where you can own your portfolio, work with loyal clients, and enjoy a great work/life balance? If you're an experienced Senior Accountant/Client Manager who enjoys building client relationships, delivering high-quality work and being part of a friendly, close-knit team, then this could be your next move.

What you'll be doing

You will manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, most with turnovers under £1m. The work is varied, interesting, and hands-on (no audit).

• Managing a portfolio of limited company clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
• Completing personal and corporate tax returns
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and Xero-based reporting
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Building strong client relationships and being a go-to advisor

You'll fit right in if you

• Have a solid background in general practice, ideally from a small or mid-sized firm
• Are confident managing a client portfolio and building long-term relationships
• Enjoy a mix of accounts, tax and advisory work

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right fit, click apply to upload your CV.

Want to talk it through? Contact Clarissa Hough on 01454 801 759 or email [e-mail] for a confidential chat.