Qualified Accountant, leading to Client Manager

Michael Page; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Exeter is seeking a Qualified Accountant to advance to Client Manager. This role offers career progression, client relationship management, and a supportive work culture with flexitime and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified with relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexitime

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience in preparing and managing year-end accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts production for sole traders and partnerships.
• Handle general taxation, VAT returns, and advisory work.

Skills

Client Management

Taxation

Bookkeeping

Education

AAT

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Job Opportunity: Qualified Accountant / Client Manager

A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter is seeking a Qualified Accountant, leading to Client Manager, to join their team. This role offers increasing responsibility, opportunities to develop client relationships, and career progression within a growing firm.

Client Details

Located in Exeter, the firm has experienced continued growth, including recent organic client acquisition. They serve a diverse range of OMBs, including those exceeding the audit threshold, across various industry sectors. The firm provides a supportive, team-focused environment with a positive work culture, long-serving staff, flexitime benefits, hybrid working arrangements, and competitive salary and benefits packages.

Role Description

As a Qualified Accountant progressing towards Client Manager, you will play a key role within the team, with increasing responsibilities in managing service delivery and client relationships. Your duties will include overseeing accounts production for sole traders and partnerships, with a significant focus on limited companies, as well as handling general taxation, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and advisory work. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and to establish an influential position within the firm.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified, with experience as a Senior Accountant or Junior Manager in an accountancy practice, possessing at least three to four years, or more, of relevant experience. You should have a background in preparing, reviewing, and managing year-end accounts, tax, and broader services for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. A desire to progress your career within a successful firm that offers development opportunities is essential.

Offer Details

We offer a highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package, negotiable based on experience. To apply, please submit your application online. For a confidential discussion, contact Mark Bailey at 01179 271452.