Senior Client Accountant

Link Personnel; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm is looking for a qualified AAT, ACCA, or ACA professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients in Cheshunt. Responsibilities include finalising accounts, reviewing VAT returns, and preparing management accounts. Candidates must have technical knowledge in accounting, proficiency in cloud-based software, and full UK right to work. The role offers a supportive team environment and benefits such as a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible work arrangement

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT, ACCA or ACA, or an experienced finalist.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounts preparation and basic tax knowledge.
• Must have Full UK Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure timely filings.
• Finalise accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Review VAT returns and assist with management tasks.

Skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns review

Taxation knowledge

Cloud-based software proficiency

Education

AAT, ACCA or ACA Qualifications

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A well-established boutique Accounting Practice with a loyal and growing client base supported by long serving team members. This firm of Accountants are a very supportive team, who work closely together to service their clients professionally and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients from calling work in, scheduling work in progress and ensuring timely filings.
• Finalisation of accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships to a good standard and be able to review the work of others.
• Reviewing VAT returns.
• Preparation / review of management accounts.
• Preparation / review of self-assessment tax returns.
• Assisting the partner with tasks which will enable the candidate to grow and learn. Examples are Capital Gains Tax returns, HMRC enquiries, cashflow forecasting.
• Assisting the partner with some practice management tasks.

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified AAT, ACCA or ACA, or an experienced finalist
• A strong technical knowledge is needed in accounts preparation, with basic tax knowledge, and especially the interaction of dividends, directors accounts and P11Ds.
• Must have Full UK Right to Work
• Proficient using cloud-based software such as Xero, and Microsoft Office packages

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus, private medical insurance and 20 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays.
• 5 days per week - #removed# (3 days office, 2 days from home)