Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Hatfield seeks an ambitious Accountant - Client Manager. The role involves managing a busy client portfolio, preparing accounts, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates should have strong management experience and excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Extra 5 days holiday incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years managing a busy client portfolio.
• Ability to review and implement efficient workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan workload for the accounts team.
• Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Management experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Workflow implementation

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Job description

Job Title: Accountant - Client Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus an extra 5 days holiday incentive scheme

Location: Hatfield

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MUST HAVE: Experience in an accountancy practice with managerial responsibilities

What you want to know about this employer:

• Forward-thinking accountancy practice renowned for helping clients plan for the future
• Extremely well-organized, structured business with a professional yet down-to-earth culture

Purpose of role:

An ambitious accountant with exceptional management experience, capable of working in a fast-moving environment to tight deadlines, and a good communicator both internally with senior management and externally with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Plan the workload for the accounts team using the team planner
• Contact clients to agree timescales for receiving information to complete accounts and tax returns
• Prepare IRIS accounting records for new clients, including opening trial balances, tax computations, and other relevant information from previous accountants
• Prepare personal tax computations and self-assessment tax returns
• Prepare statutory accounts using the IRIS system
• Prepare management accounts and liaise with clients
• Handle larger jobs from SAGE and/or manual records, posting to IRIS, and business tax computations
• Review bookkeeping, management accounts, annual accounts, and tax returns for accuracy based on client information, including notes
• Prepare account reports for clients upon job completion
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients within the portfolio
• Provide support and training to team members to develop their skills
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and accounting standards
• Supervise the preparation of management accounts
• Customize management account templates to meet individual client needs
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for clients
• Handle Tax Credit claims and HMRC queries on behalf of clients
• Attend and run client board meetings

Attributes:

Qualified or part-qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years managing a busy client portfolio

Management experience is essential

Ability to review and implement more efficient workflows and processes

Works with precision, attention to detail, and maintains high standards

Driven and motivated to support company growth

Smart10Ltd is a local recruitment consultancy based in Welwyn Garden City. We are working on behalf of our client to find suitable candidates for this opportunity.