Full job descriptionClient Manager / Practice Accountant
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Bonus
Location: Office-based (with flexibility available after probation)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (4:00pm finish every Friday)
Join a Modern, Growing Accountancy Practice
Are you an experienced Practice Accountant or Client Manager looking for your next opportunity? Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice with an excellent reputation and a growing client base. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to welcome a talented accountant to their friendly and supportive team.
With a turnover of approximately £800k and a diverse portfolio of more than 400 limited company clients, alongside sole traders, partnerships, charities and not-for-profit organisations, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career within a modern practice that embraces technology and values its people.
The Role
*You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering a broad range of accounting and advisory services while building strong, lasting client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
*Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
*Preparing personal tax returns
*Completing VAT returns and ensuring Making Tax Digital compliance
*Managing client relationships and providing day-to-day accounting advice
*Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding client experience
*Supporting clients with cloud accounting software and improving efficiencies
This is a varied general practice role with minimal involvement in payroll or bookkeeping, allowing you to focus on higher-value client work.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
*At least 3-4 years’ experience working within an accountancy practice
*AAT qualification as a minimum (part-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA candidates are also encouraged to apply)
*Experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns
*Knowledge of IRIS and Xero (preferred)
*Excellent communication, organisation and client management skills
*A proactive, positive and professional approach
*You’ll enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and be keen to contribute to the firm’s continued success.
About the Practice
Our client is committed to providing a modern, technology-led accounting service and has invested significantly in cloud-based systems and efficient working practices.
They currently use:
*IRIS for accounts production
*Xero as their primary cloud accounting platform
*Sage Payroll for payroll processing
*Their client base spans the UK, with many meetings carried out virtually.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary, dependent on experience
*Performance bonus
*Study support for ACA or ACCA (where appropriate)
*22 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
*Auto-enrolment pension
*Monday to Friday working hours
*Early 4:00pm finish every Friday
*Modern, technology-driven working environment
*Flexible working options available after the initial onboarding period
*Genuine long-term career progression within a growing and successful practice
Whether you’re an established Client Manager or an experienced Practice Accountant ready to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development.