Senior Audit & Practice Accountant | Lead Client Portfolio

Ashdown Group; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Ashdown Group is looking for an experienced Client Manager / Practice Accountant to join a reputable accounts practice in Richmond, Greater London. This full-time role pays between £35,000 and £55,000 based on experience and qualifications. Key responsibilities include leading audit teams, managing client portfolios, and ensuring compliance with UK financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified and has strong auditing experience. The position offers free onsite parking and requires being office-based, with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience with an accounts practice is essential.
• Able to manage client relationships and audit teams.
• Experience running a portfolio of engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit teams effectively.
• Manage client relationships and run a personal portfolio.
• Coaching and reviewing junior team members.

Skills

Auditing (Lead / Senior)

Tax reporting

Preparing statutory financial statements

Knowledge of ISAs (UK) and UK GAAP

Competent user of audit software

Supervising and coaching junior staff

Education

Fully or part ACCA or ACA qualified

Tools

CCH

CaseWare

Inflo

Job description

My client is a well-established & highly reputable accounts practice in need of an experienced Client Manager / Practice Accountant. This role pays up to £60,000 and is based in Richmond (South West London / Surrey) with a hybrid work arrangement of 4 days in the office & 1 day working from home.

To be considered for this position, you will have previous experience with an accounts practice and be either fully or part ACCA or ACA qualified.

As an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Manager, you will be leading audit teams, managing client relationships, and running your own portfolio of smaller engagements

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following key areas:

• Auditing (Lead / Senior)
• Tax reporting
• Experience in preparing statutory financial statements under FRS 102 / FRS 105
• Sound working knowledge of ISAs (UK) and UK GAAP.
• Competent user of audit software - CCH, CaseWare, Inflo or similar
• Supervising, coaching, and reviewing the work of junior staff

My client is looking for an outgoing and confident Client Accountant / Practice Accountant to work at a senior level and help grow the business.

With free on-site parking, my client is based in the Richmond area of South West London / Surrey. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is paying a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience & qualifications.