Client Support - Business Advisory

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious firm in Colchester seeks a Client Support professional for their Business Advisory team. This role offers the chance to develop into management while preparing accounts, assisting with tax compliance, and building client relationships. Join a supportive team that values innovation and personal growth, with a flexible benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

36 days holiday

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Health cash plan

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Completed or nearly completed ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a similar Practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts.
• Assisting client managers with portfolio management.
• Supervising colleagues studying for AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualifications.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Initiative

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

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Client Support - Business Advisory, Colchester

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Client:

Sumer

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Description

Are you looking for a prestigious role at a firm that will challenge you, help you develop and grow your skills to become someone the next generation of accountants look up to? We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Support to join the Business Advisory team across our Bury and Ipswich Offices.

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and energetic team who combine their accounting experience with a fresh and innovative approach utilising cloud accounting software. Your role will be to undertake and review accounts preparation work as directed and help to support in managing client relationships to deliver outstanding client service. We are looking for someone ambitious that we can support to develop into our next generation of Managers.

What Will You Do?

You will be responsible for:

• Preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts
• Assistance with tax compliance work
• Assisting client managers with portfolio management
• Supporting clients with transition to cloud accounting
• Supervising and supporting colleagues who are studying towards their AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification

What We're Looking For

You will have:

• Completed or nearly completed your ACA or ACCA qualification
• Experience of working in a similar Practice environment
• The ability to analyse and interpret information
• A personable approach and enjoy building and maintaining client relationships
• The ability to use your initiative in the application and use of technology
• Strong technical ability of Microsoft Office and ideally have experience of Xero

And In Return?

We offer an attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs.

• Between £38,000 - 42,000 per annum dependant on experience for fully qualified candidates
• Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
• Commitment to continued learning & development
• 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
• Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Access to our health cash plan (Health Shield) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses
• Access to mental health support
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• A real sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team who listen to your ideas
• Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation, supporting the local community

Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme where you will get up to speed on our systems, processes, and ways of working.