Management Accountant/ Practice Accountant

Farrer Barnes Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Ltd, a boutique accountancy practice in Ashford, seeks an all-round accountant to manage a small portfolio of company clients and work across management and compliance tasks.

The role covers management accounts, client relationships, budgeting, forecasts and tax for sole traders, with the opportunity to contribute to broader advisory work within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Strong management accounting experience.
• Experience handling a portfolio of clients.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent attention to detail and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for a portfolio of company clients.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with a small portfolio of clients.
• Provide clients with commercially focused financial information and support.
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts.
• Handle income tax returns and accounts for sole traders.
• Support the wider practice with general accounting and advisory work.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients as a key contact.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality client service.

Skills

Management accounting

Client portfolio management

Budgets & forecasts

Communication with clients

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

We are working with a boutique, fast-growing accountancy practice based in Ashford, specialising in high-tech start-ups, who have an exciting opportunity for a strong all-round accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety, likes working closely with clients and wants to be part of a progressive practice that works with ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a small portfolio of company clients and will have a varied role covering both management and compliance work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing management accounts for a portfolio of company clients
• Managing day-to-day relationships with a small portfolio of clients
• Providing clients with commercially focused financial information and support
• Preparing and reviewing budgets and forecasts
• Handling income tax returns and accounts for sole traders
• Supporting the wider practice with general accounting and advisory work
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a high-quality service to clients

Income tax and sole trader work represents a smaller part of the overall business, with the primary focus of the role being on company clients and management accounts.

About You

We are looking for a good all-round accountant who is comfortable working across both management accounting and practice-based responsibilities.

You may be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or an experienced accountant with strong relevant experience. More important than qualifications is your ability to manage a varied workload, work independently and communicate confidently with clients.

• Strong management accounting experience
• Experience of working with a portfolio of clients
• Good knowledge of budgets and forecasting
• Some experience of personal tax and sole trader accounts
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• The ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, growing environment

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a boutique practice in Ashford with a strong focus on the high-tech start-up sector. The client base is entrepreneurial, growing and forward-thinking, making this a particularly interesting environment for an accountant who wants more than a traditional practice role.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.