Accountant / Client Manager
Welwyn Garden City (Office Based)
£45,000 - £50,00 per year doe
Full-time, Permanent
Our client is a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Welwyn Garden City and they are looking to appoint a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their team.
This role would suit someone who can independently prepare a full set of statutory accounts for a limited company and enjoy a accountancy practice setting. An Accounts professional who has managed their own portfolio of clients who demonstrate the potential to develop into a Client Manager role with the right support and training.
Purpose of the role
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and on time. You will be supported by accounts assistants and junior accountants, who assist with bookkeeping, VAT, CIS returns and accounts preparation for review. Partners will provide overall oversight and support, while trusting you to manage your clients and deadlines day to day.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact
Ensure VAT returns, CIS returns and year-end accounts are prepared and filed accurately and on time
Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance and support
Allocate work within the team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Communicate confidently with clients, explaining figures, liabilities and deadlines clearly
Work closely with partners who provide overall oversight and support
Support the development of entry team members
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Independently prepare a full set of statutory accounts
Has experience working in an accountancy practice, ideally with exposure to managing clients
Is comfortable building relationships with clients and managing compliance deadlines
Is reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
Is ambitious and keen to grow within a developing firm
Why Apply?
Ownership of your own client portfolio
Support and guidance from experienced partners
A growing firm with genuine progression opportunities
A collaborative and supportive team environment
A firm that focuses on long-term client relationships and acting as trusted advisers, not just delivering compliance
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