Firm: Established accountancy practice and member of a Top 20 accountancy network
Our client is an established accountancy practice based in North London. The firm is led by three partners and is part of a Top 20 accountancy network, combining the support and resources of a national organisation with the close-knit culture of a local practice.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Client Accountant / Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accounts and managing the day-to-day requirements of a portfolio of more than 50 SME clients.
This is a hands-on, office-based role suited to someone with strong accounts preparation experience who is comfortable managing deadlines, communicating with clients and supporting junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
- Prepare corporation tax returns and supporting computations.
- Manage a portfolio of more than 50 SME clients.
- Act as a main point of contact for clients and respond to day-to-day queries.
- Ensure accounts and tax work is completed accurately and on time.
- Review bookkeeping records and resolve any outstanding queries.
- Liaise with HMRC and other external parties where required.
- Support and review the work of junior team members.
- Keep partners updated on client work, deadlines and any issues.
- Assist with management accounts, VAT returns and personal tax work where required.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
- Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients.
- Good knowledge of corporation tax and UK accounting requirements.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
- Confident communicating directly with business owners.
- Organised and able to manage a busy workload and multiple deadlines.
- ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
- Experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS or similar.
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