At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse client portfolio and provide top-notch accounting and tax services.
- Company: Established accountancy practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a varied client portfolio.
- Other info: Office-based role in Stanmore with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Take ownership of client work and build lasting relationships in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years UK accountancy experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Location: Office Based In Stanmore (5 Days Per Week)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We are working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice looking to appoint an experienced Client Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide a high standard of accounting and tax services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong UK practice experience who enjoys building long-term client relationships and taking ownership of client work from start to finish.
The Role
As a Client Accountant, you will be the primary point of contact for your portfolio, ensuring clients receive a proactive and professional service while managing deadlines and maintaining high technical standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and rental property businesses
- Preparing and submitting Corporation Tax and Personal Tax Returns
- Reviewing and submitting VAT Returns, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
- Preparing accounts approval packs and submitting accounts and tax returns
- Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their trusted advisor
- Liaising directly with HMRC to resolve tax queries and correspondence
- Monitoring work in progress, chargeable time and client deadlines
- Preparing fee proposals, onboarding new clients and issuing engagement letters
- Assisting with credit control where required
- Working alongside outsourced teams to ensure high-quality delivery
- Providing higher-level tax advice, including areas such as R&D Tax Relief, ATED and Making Tax Digital
- Preparing medium-sized company accounts, charity accounts and consolidated accounts
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- 5-10 years' UK accountancy practice experience
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
- Strong knowledge of UK accounts preparation and tax compliance
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build lasting client relationships
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively
- Experience reviewing work in progress and monitoring chargeable time
- Confidence dealing directly with HMRC
- A willingness to learn new software and systems where required
What's on Offer
Salary of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
A varied client portfolio with genuine responsibility
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career progression within an established practice
Candidates should ideally live within a 45-minute commute of the office.
Client Accountant in Stanmore employer: Edward Mann
As a fast-growing specialist property finance lender based in London, we pride ourselves on our dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, uncapped performance-related bonuses, and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while building valuable networks within the UK property industry. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values relationship-building and offers genuine career progression in the exciting world of property finance.
