Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study support

Flexible 30-hour pattern (4 days)

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Reed is an established local accountancy practice inviting an experienced accountant to join a supportive, relationship-led team. You will manage a varied client portfolio, delivering accounts and tax services while guiding junior staff and reviewing work.

ACCA study support is provided and flexible patterns are available, including 30 hours across four days, with on-site parking and real opportunities for career progression within the firm.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification is essential.
• ACCA qualification or ongoing study is advantageous.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is required.
• Strong accounts and taxation knowledge.
• Ability to manage client relationships and guide juniors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio delivering accounts and tax services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and personal/corporate tax returns.
• Lead client meetings and provide practical advice.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Review junior team work and support their development.
• Assist with onboarding and practice development activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service.

Skills

AAT qualified

ACCA Qualified or studying

Client relationship management

Accountancy proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

AAT

ACCA path

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected independent local accountancy practice.

Led by a highly experienced team with decades of expertise in accounting and taxation, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering a personal, relationship-led service. The practice supports a diverse client portfolio comprising sole traders, limited companies and owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors, providing excellent exposure to a varied and interesting range of work.

The practice is committed to developing its people and is known for promoting from within wherever possible. Full ACCA study support is available for those looking to further their qualifications and progress their career within accountancy practice.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering accounts and tax services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and personal and corporate tax returns.
• Lead client meetings, providing practical advice and support.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Review work completed by junior team members and support their development.
• Assist with client onboarding and practice development activities.
• Identify opportunities to add value and enhance the service provided to clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT qualified (essential).
• ACCA qualified or studying towards ACCA (advantageous but not essential).
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Ability to review work and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Full ACCA study support.
• Flexible working pattern options available, including 30 hours across four days or shorter working days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced accountancy practice professional looking to join a supportive and stable firm where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged and your career can progress over the long term, we'd love to hear from you.