Senior Client Accountant

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd. in Bath is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to lead a diverse client portfolio, manage accounts production and ensure timely delivery of assignments.

The role offers opportunities to broaden advisory work, develop relationships with Partners and clients, and contribute to improving processes while working in a supportive, progressive practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 2–3 years post-qualified experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts production skills and knowledge of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Confident in dealing directly with clients and providing advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for the timely delivery of accounts assignments
• Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, together with associated VAT and tax compliance work
• Developing strong, consultative relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Providing practical accounting and commercial support, identifying opportunities where additional advice or services may benefit clients
• Producing management information, forecasts and other financial analysis where required
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and supporting the development of more junior members of the team
• Keeping up to date with technical developments and looking for opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery

Skills

Accounts production

UK financial reporting

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

2–3 years post-qualified experience

Job description

Senior Client Accountant - Bath - £45,000

The most progressive accountancy practices are the ones that never stand still. They're constantly looking for better ways to support their clients, develop their people and improve the way they work.

Trial Balance are delighted to be once again working with a highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Bath, looking to recruit an experienced Senior Client Accountant to join its dynamic and growing team. This is a firm that embraces new ideas, invests in its people and takes a progressive approach to both client service and the development of its team.

As Senior Client Accountant, you'll have a broad and varied role, working closely with clients, Partners and colleagues across the wider practice. You'll take ownership of a portfolio, lead client assignments and have the opportunity to become involved in more advisory and project-based work as your experience develops.

As Senior Client Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for the timely delivery of accounts assignments
• Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, together with associated VAT and tax compliance work
• Developing strong, consultative relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Providing practical accounting and commercial support, identifying opportunities where additional advice or services may benefit clients
• Producing management information, forecasts and other financial analysis where required
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and supporting the development of more junior members of the team
• Keeping up to date with technical developments and looking for opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery

The successful Senior Client Accountant will:

Be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least two to three years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.

You’ll have strong accounts production skills, a good understanding of UK financial reporting requirements and the confidence to deal directly with clients. Commercial awareness will be important, alongside the ability to understand a client's wider needs and add value beyond traditional compliance work.

You’ll also be organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently, whilst being someone who enjoys contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive accountancy practice where you'll be encouraged to broaden your experience, develop your commercial and advisory skills and take on increasing responsibility as your career develops.