At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with small business clients, discussing and reviewing their financial accounts.
- Company: Established accountancy practice supporting over 3,500 businesses across the UK.
- Benefits: £60,000 salary, company car, expenses, hybrid working, and great benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on client relationships and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping clients understand their finances in a supportive way.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ICAS) with 10+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: South East London (East Croydon - monthly office visit once established)
Salary: £60,000 + Company Car + Expenses + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working style: Hybrid (field-based, client visits, home working when not in meetings)
About the Role
We are currently working with a long-established and fast-growing accountancy practice supporting over 3,500 small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. This is a unique opportunity for a Qualified Accountant who enjoys the client-facing side of accountancy and is confident discussing financial information directly with business owners. Rather than preparing accounts, this role focuses on reviewing draft accounts prepared by a central back office team and discussing them with clients in a clear, approachable, and practical way. You will be the key point of contact for clients, helping them understand their accounts and providing reassurance, clarity, and continuity year on year.
Key Responsibilities
- Meeting small business clients to discuss draft year-end accounts
- Delivering client meetings in person (at client premises), via Zoom, or telephone
- Acting as the main point of contact for allocated clients throughout the year
- Communicating amendments and queries between UK clients and overseas technical teams
- Ensuring clients feel confident, informed, and supported in their financial position
- Working to scheduled diaries organised by the internal team
- Providing daily reporting updates as required
About the Clients
You will be working with a broad portfolio of small and independent businesses, including:
- Retail shops
- Restaurants and cafés
- Hairdressers and salons
- Pharmacies and newsagents
- Contractors and wholesalers
About You
We are looking for a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent) with at least 10 years post-qualified experience. The most successful individuals in this role typically have:
- Strong ability to communicate complex financial information in a simple, reassuring way
- Confidence working directly with business owners in a client-facing capacity
- A personable, grounded approach - able to build trust quickly
- A background in small to medium practice environments
- The ability to balance professionalism with approachability depending on the client situation
This role is not suited to those who prefer to remain purely technical or behind the scenes - it requires someone who is comfortable being the face of the accounts and engaging directly with clients.
Key Requirements
- ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum 10 years post-qualified experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Working knowledge of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, Payroll, NI and CGT
- Comfortable meeting clients regularly across different locations
Working Model & Support
- Client meetings fully scheduled for you
- Draft accounts prepared by central technical team
- Company car provided
- Laptop, mobile, printer and full business support provided
- Hybrid working when not on client visits
- Monthly visit to East Croydon office once established
Why This Role?
This is a long-term opportunity within a growing and established practice that places strong emphasis on client relationships and service quality. You will be joining a structured but people-focused environment where no two days are the same.
Accountant employer: Antal
Join a dynamic and supportive accountancy practice in South East London, where your expertise as a Qualified Accountant will be valued in a client-facing role. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside competitive benefits including a company car and ongoing professional development opportunities. With a strong emphasis on building lasting client relationships, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises both personal and professional growth.
