Client Manager / Practice Accountant 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.
Accountant employer: SI Recruitment
As a leading professional services business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow alongside the company while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises exceptional client service and relationship building. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in the commercial insurance sector.
