Senior Accountant | Senior Client Manager

ACCA Careers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 5%

Bupa health insurance

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Team socials

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Oxford is seeking an experienced, qualified accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and play a key role in the practice's growth. You will be the main point of contact for owner‑managed businesses, managing files end to end, and mentoring junior team members while staying compliant with regulations.

This senior, hands‑on role offers autonomy over your workload, a competitive package including a 50k–55k salary, pension, private health, life cover, and on-site

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACCA/ACA/CIMA and full membership.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong year-end accounts prep experience across entities.
• Confident in corporation tax computations and self assessment.
• Solid VAT knowledge including non-VAT registered clients.
• Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inherit an established portfolio and act as main client contact.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for various entities.
• Prepare corporation tax and self assessment returns.
• Handle VAT returns and advise on VAT treatment.
• Maintain files from start to finish for partner review.
• Build client relationships and manage expectations.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes including MTD for Income Tax.
• Contribute to firm growth by identifying value-add opportunities.

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, qualified accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice. For the right person, this role offers a long term career path as the practice grows.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll inherit an established portfolio of owner managed businesses across a wide range of sectors, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. You'll manage your clients from start to finish. Day to day, that means:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies (FRS 102 Section 1A), sole traders, and partnerships


• Preparing corporation tax returns and self assessment tax returns


• Handling VAT returns and advising on VAT treatment


• Managing your files from start to finish, producing work that is ready for partner review with minimal rework


• Building strong client relationships, managing expectations, and communicating proactively


• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members


• Staying current with regulatory changes, including MTD for Income Tax


• Contributing to the practice's growth by identifying opportunities to add value for clients

This is a senior, hands on role. You'll have autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships, and we'll look to you to lead by example on quality and client service.

Essential

What we're looking for

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified (full membership, not affiliate status)


• Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice


• Strong year end accounts preparation experience across a range of entity types


• Confident preparing corporation tax computations and self assessment tax returns


• Solid understanding of VAT, including for non-VAT registered clients


• Able to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and take ownership of files from start to finish


• Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues


• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

Desirable

• Experience with cloud based accounting and practice management software


• Experience with MTD for Income Tax


• Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax

What You'll Get

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience


• Individual performance bonus of up to 5%


• A genuine long term career path in a growing practice


• Bupa private health insurance


• Company pension


• Life insurance


• Free on site parking at Frilford Heath Golf Club


• Regular team socials and client events


• A relaxed, supportive environment where your experience is valued and your input shapes how we grow