<div><h3>Overview</h3><p>Client Manager/Senior Accountant – Newport</p><p>Hours: Full Time, Permanent</p><p>£35,000 - £50,000 (flexible DOE) + study support if required</p><p>Looking for a role where you can own your portfolio, work with loyal clients, and enjoy a great work/life balance? If youre an experienced Senior Accountant/Client Manager who enjoys building client relationships, delivering high-quality work and being part of a friendly, close-knit team, then this could be your next move.</p><h3>What youll be doing</h3><p>You will manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, most with turnovers under £1m. The work is varied, interesting, and hands-on (no audit).</p><ul><li>Managing a portfolio of limited company clients</li><li>Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts</li><li>Completing personal and corporate tax returns</li><li>Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and Xero-based reporting</li><li>Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members</li><li>Building strong client relationships and being a go-to advisor</li></ul><h3>Youll fit right in if you</h3><ul><li>Have a solid background in general practice, ideally from a small or mid-sized firm</li><li>Are confident managing a client portfolio and building long-term relationships</li><li>Enjoy a mix of accounts, tax and advisory work</li></ul><h3>Next Steps</h3><p>If this sounds like the right fit, click apply to upload your CV.</p><p>Want to talk it through? Contact Clarissa Hough on 01454 801 759 or email clarissa@autographrecruitment.co.uk for a confidential chat.</p></div>