Job Description
Client Accountant
Preston
£28-34,000 per annum dependant on experience
Our client, a small but well-respected Accountancy firm in Preston, is looking for a Client Accountant.
You will own your own portfolio of clients and be their main day-to-day contact within the practice. You'll build strong relationships, keep their records in good shape, and take responsibility for preparing high-quality accounts and tax work.
You'll also support Client Managers on larger or more complex clients, providing the underlying technical work they need to give advice and insight.
What you'll do
Client work & relationships
Act as the main point of contact for your own portfolio of clients
Build positive, friendly relationships and provide a calm, helpful point of contact
Answer day-to-day queries on bookkeeping, software and basic tax questions, referring more complex matters to a Client Manager where appropriate
Help clients keep their records accurate and complete in FreeAgent or Xero
Technical & compliance work
Review and tidy bookkeeping prepared by clients and bookkeepers, ensuring the integrity of our clients data
Prepare working papers and reconciliations (bank, control accounts, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, etc.)
Prepare draft statutory accounts for limited companies from trial balance, ready for review
Prepare corporation tax computations and draft CT600s for review
Prepare VAT returns, payroll submissions, and self-assessment tax returns as required
Assist with management accounts (monthly/quarterly packs) where needed
Liaise with HMRC on routine client matters (payment queries, statements, coding notices, etc.)
Maintain accurate client records and job status notes on our practice management system
Systems, processes & collaboration
Use FreeAgent/Xero and our practice management tools to manage your own workload and deadlines
Spot recurring issues in bookkeeping and suggest improvements to checklists and processes
Work collaboratively with Bookkeepers and Client Managers to provide a smooth, consistent client experience
Share tips and help peers with software or process queries
What you'll need
At least 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
AAT Level 4 qualified (or close to completion), or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of:
Double-entry bookkeeping and trial balances
Limited company accounts and basic corporation tax
VAT (including common schemes) and payroll fundamentals
Strong experience with cloud accounting software - ideally FreeAgent and/or Xero
Excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload across multiple deadlines
High attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
A desire to do things right, always, and to take ownership of your work
Confidence with technology, and an eye for automation and efficiency
What you'll get
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)
Funded training and support towards your professional qualification (e.g. ACCA)
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Christmas closure
Participation in company pension scheme
Hybrid working
The opportunity to work closely with digital and creative clients and build towards a Client Manager position
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.
Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999.
We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!
Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise.
We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
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