Senior Client Accountant

Thomas & Co International Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Medical scheme

Life cover

Holiday buy-back

Birthday day off

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Thomas and Co International is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to join our hybrid/remote finance team in Greater Manchester. You will manage a small client portfolio, prepare accounts, CT returns, VAT, and review client tax work for accuracy.

We value ambitious professionals pursuing accounting qualifications, proficient with Xero and Dext, and eager to deliver proactive client service. Enjoy flexible working, clear career development, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be receptive to honest feedback.
• Pursuing an accounting qualification.
• Proficient with cloud accounting apps and Xero/DEXT.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of accounts, corporation tax returns, P11d, management accounts, and accountant’s references to review stage.
• Reviewing Director self‑assessment tax returns and client‑prepared VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managing complex client queries, identifying new service opportunities, and flag scope creep to the Client Manager.
• Providing feedback on bookkeeping errors, reviewing VAT returns prepared by Accounting Technicians, and ensuring timely submission.
• Completing delegated Xero/Dext training, and enhancing client value through regular reviews, training and proactive insights.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Accounting qualification in progress

Cloud accounting apps

DEXT and Xero proficiency

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

DEXT

Job description

WE’R HIRING! Are you enthusiastic, driven and passionate about accounting? Join our team to be part of our transformation within the finance industry! YOUR PARTNER IN BUSINESS!

Job Title: Senior Client Accountant

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Thomas and Co International are a multi-award-winning modern cloud‑based accountancy firm based in greater Manchester, shaking up the world of finance with passion, hunger and a drive to provide an exceptional service to entrepreneurs and build a team of winners that want to do the same! Our specialty is providing entrepreneurs with deep insights into their finances to allow them to scale profitably, and tax efficiently while building generational wealth. If you’re an ambitious professional in the accounting industry looking for an employer to finally allow you to spread your wings and fulfil your potential, then this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a small portfolio of clients
• Preparation of accounts, corporation tax returns, P11d, management accounts, and accountant’s references to review stage.
• Reviewing Director self‑assessment tax returns and client‑prepared VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managing complex client queries, identifying new service opportunities, and flag scope creep to the Client Manager.
• Providing feedback on bookkeeping errors, reviewing VAT returns prepared by Accounting Technicians, and ensuring timely submission.
• Completing delegated Xero/Dext training, and Enhancing client value through regular reviews, training and proactive insights.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• A willingness to learn and be receptive to honest feedback.
• Currently pursuing an accounting qualification
• Proficient in the cloud accounting app stack
• Proficient in using DEXT, XERO in a practice environment

Benefits

• Profit‑share model
• Cash back medical scheme
• Life cover
• Holiday buy‑back option (up to 5 additional days each year)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Flexible working opportunities
• Clear career development pathways

At Thomas and Co International, fostering a diverse and Flexible environment is not just a statement, it's our commitment.

We believe in cultivating a workplace where every individual's unique background, perspective and talents are not only welcomed but celebrated.

We understand that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, driving us towards excellence in everything we do.

By embracing diversity, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive!