Senior Client Accountant

Link Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established boutique accounting practice in the UK seeks a qualified accountant to manage client portfolios, finalise accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, and assist with tax returns. Strong technical knowledge in accounts preparation and proficiency in cloud software like Xero required. This role offers a discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, and a balanced work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in accounts preparation and basic tax knowledge required.
• Must have Full UK Right to Work.
• Experience with cloud-based software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients effectively and ensure timely filings.
• Finalise accounts and review others' work to ensure quality.
• Assist with Capital Gains Tax returns and HMRC enquiries.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax knowledge

Client management

Proficient with Xero

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified AAT, ACCA or ACA

Tools

Xero

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 - 09:00-17:30 (3 days office, 2 days from home).