Senior Client Accountant in Manchester

• Manage a small portfolio of clients
• Prepare accounts, corporation tax returns, P11d, management accounts, and accountant's references to review stage
• Review Director self-assessment tax returns and client-prepared VAT returns for accuracy and compliance
• Manage complex client queries
• Identify new service opportunities and flag scope creep to the Client Manager
• Provide feedback on bookkeeping errors
• Review VAT returns prepared by Accounting Technicians and ensure timely submission
• Complete delegated Xero/Dext training
• Enhance client value through regular reviews, training, and proactive insights

Requirements

• 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 and XERO in a practice environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in managing client accounts, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and utilizing cloud accounting tools like Xero and Dext. Capable of enhancing client value through proactive insights and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• XERO
• DEXT
• Tax Return Preparation
• Client Management
• Accounting Qualification

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation
• Management Accounts
• Corporation Tax Returns
• P11D Preparation
• VAT Return Review
• Bookkeeping Error Feedback
• Client Query Management
• Service Opportunity Identification
• Cloud Accounting Proficiency
• Accounting Compliance

Soft Skills

• Willingness to Learn
• Receptiveness to Feedback
• Proactive Communication
• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Qualification Pursuit

Industry Keywords

• Client Portfolio Management
• Tax Compliance
• Accounting Practice
• VAT Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• XERO
• DEXT