Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Accountant/Client Manager to support client needs through account preparation and tax planning. This role offers flexible and hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression. Experience in accountancy practice and strong client relationship skills are required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Modern offices and working practices

Qualifications

• Experience preparing accounts for various entities.
• Strong understanding of personal and company tax returns.
• Ability to manage client queries regarding VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review accounts for diverse business structures.
• Provide business advisory support to clients.
• Draft tax returns and manage client documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and understanding their needs.
• Attend client meetings and manage project staff teams.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Client relationship management

Tax planning

Business advisory support

Strong communication skills

Job description

An excellent Senior Accountant / Client Manager job vacancy has arisen, at a leading independent accountancy firm commutable from Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Ipswich and Cambridge. The firm can offer opportunities for career development and good salaries, plus flexible and hybrid working.

This firm is large enough to offer great perks and a competitive salary, but small enough to really recognise you as an individual.

The firm is flexible on what level they hire at, with salary very much dependant on experience and interview. Anyone from Senior to an experienced Client Manager level can be considered, so long as you have some experience gained from working in an accountancy practice.

The firm is committed to fostering a professional and proactive working environment, where every team member contributes to their shared success. With a focus on client engagement and continuous learning, they provide a platform for motivated individuals to excel in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Offering business advisory support to clients through diverse forms.
• Drafting personal and company tax returns, along with related supporting documentation, tax planning, and long-term wealth planning.
• Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their accounting systems, processes, and business to provide valuable support and advice.
• Attending client meetings.
• Managing onsite or project-specific staff teams, reviewing and compiling their work for director input.
• Dealing with IHT and CGT.
• Dealing with VAT and PAYE client queries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working with fully hosted systems.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Engaging with a diverse and successful client base.
• Modern offices and working practices