Job Description

You will be seeking to progress in their career and build on their experience in this role predominantly handling the accounts, advisory and management reporting for a number of SME, OMB and other clients. You will have proven experience within a similar role and practical experience managing a portfolio and will be looking for a rewarding but challenging position. The company has a great track record of progressing Accountants through their studies and giving them all of the support needed to grow in their career.

Your main task will include:

• Manage the accounting needs for a portfolio of clients; including bookkeeping, preparing management accounts, preparing and submitting VAT returns, preparing working papers for the statutory accounts.
• Proactively manage the onboarding of clients; defining scope of work, agreeing budgets with the Director/Partner, identifying VAT requirements and setting up the firm as agent for VAT purposes etc.
• Be responsible for the billing of clients on a timely basis, with input from the senior manager/partner.

Benefits

• Full study support package
• Holiday 21.5 days plus bank holidays
• Subsidized parking
• Local gym and squash club membership
• Ability to purchase 5 days extra holiday per year
• Flexible working home policy once the probation has ended or upon agreement
• Pension
• Client referral bonus scheme
• Staff mentoring
• Flexi working time within daily core hours

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent client management skills, as the role involves being the key point of client contact with the firm and will involve a large amount of client interaction.
• Must be very responsive to client needs and ensure an outstanding level of client service.
• Be competent in the use of accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks etc.
• Be proactive in identifying any potential for improvements in internal systems and processes and raise these with Senior Manager/Director.
• Client Accountant Position Requirements
• Qualified or studying ACA or ACCA
• Experience working within a practice is essential
• Broad background and experience of technical VAT issues and detailed management accounts
• Full UK driving license is preferable