Client Manager & Senior Accountant — SME Focus, Flexible DOE

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

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.