Client Accountant – Grimsby – Up to £36,653
Chase & Holland are proud to be supporting a growing, independent accountancy practice in the Grimsby area, working with businesses across Lincolnshire and the Humber region. Combining long-standing expertise with the latest cloud-based software and technology, they take a proactive, modern approach to client service.
The business offers a culture that is relaxed yet professional, with a strong focus on career development, collaboration and delivering real value to owner-managed businesses.
This is not a traditional accounts manager position. As a Client Accountant, you will manage your own portfolio while working closely with your Pod team to deliver proactive advice and ongoing support throughout the financial year, not just at year-end. You will build strong client relationships, oversee service delivery and help clients improve and grow their businesses.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
All qualifications and professional subscriptions paid
Employer pension contribution up to 5%
Quarterly 1-2-1 personal development reviews
Brand-new, custom-designed office
Supportive, team-focused working environment
Client Accountant Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals
Oversee all aspects of client service delivery including year-end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and tax compliance
Prepare statutory accounts and tax returns
Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Review work completed by your Pod team and resolve queries
Support, train and develop junior team members
Identify opportunities to provide additional services based on client needs
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum AAT qualified
Strong general practice experience, including owner-managed businesses
Good knowledge of taxation and statutory accounts preparation
Experience using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities
Team-oriented with the ability to build lasting professional relationships
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Client Accountant opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire