Client Manager/Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Client Manager/Senior Accountant in Newport. This role involves managing a portfolio of SME clients, preparing accounts, and ensuring compliance with tax obligations. You will be expected to build strong client relationships and support junior team members. The ideal candidate has a solid background in general practice and is passionate about delivering quality service. This full-time position offers a salary range of £35,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Study support if required

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice preferred from a small or mid-sized firm.
• Confidence in managing a client portfolio and building relationships.
• Enjoyment of accounts, tax, and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Complete personal and corporate tax returns.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns, and reporting.

Skills

Client relationship management

Account preparation and review

Tax return completion

Bookkeeping and VAT returns

Supporting junior team members

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential chat.