Job Description Senior Accountant / Client Manager Salary: £38,000–£48,000 bonus Location: South Manchester Hybrid flexi-time If you’re an experienced UK practice accountant who enjoys owning client relationships (not just ticking compliance boxes), this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a senior, client-facing role with real variety: year-end, tax, management accounts and advisory, plus the chance to coach others and help shape how the portfolio is delivered. Our client is a well-established, growing accountancy practice in South Manchester, investing in cloud systems and proactive advisory. You’ll manage your own portfolio end-to-end, supported by a wider team, with hybrid working and flexible start/finish times to suit your life outside work. The Role: What you’ll be doing Client portfolio ownership (compliance delivery) Preparation and filing of year-end accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders Preparation and filing of Self Assessment and personal tax computations/returns Preparation and filing of Capital Gains Tax computations Support with R&D tax claims within accounts and tax returns (where applicable) Completing compliance work within 8–10 weeks after the period end, in line with internal target dates Providing practical tax planning to reduce the burden of taxation for businesses and owners Completing the initial review of year-end assignments and tax work prior to manager/Director review Outsourcing & advisory (value-add work) Managing a portfolio for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts for accuracy prior to manager review Ensuring client records are received on time and returned promptly once work is completed Supporting payroll services across the wider client base (as needed) Preparation, review and filing of P11D returns Producing management information and performance analysis within 10–20 working days after period end Supporting clients to improve profitability and efficiency through better controls and systems Assisting with cashflow management and use of appropriate cloud software/apps Preparing budgets, forecasts and integrated projections (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) Preparing break-even analysis, business plans, and supporting finance-raising discussions Conducting business valuations (where required) People, process and practice development Supporting Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Client Managers with portfolio delivery Coaching and developing junior team members (Client Accountants/Senior Client Accountants/trainees) Training colleagues and clients on cloud accounting systems and apps Helping drive the practice’s adoption and development of cloud accounting and supporting applications Supporting billing processes and keeping portfolio admin accurate and up to date What we’re looking for (requirements) Essential 5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience (this role is not suited to industry-only backgrounds) Strong hands-on experience preparing year-end accounts and UK tax returns across a mixed client base Confident managing deadlines and client communication across your own portfolio Working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting workflows Experience using UK compliance software such as TaxCalc (or similar) Ideal AAT and/or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or QBE Experience reviewing work prepared by others and supporting junior staff development Comfortable producing and explaining management accounts and performance insights to clients Salary, benefits and working arrangements Salary: £38,000–£48,000 (dependent on experience and portfolio responsibility) Rewards incentive scheme : % bonus linked to your involvement in sourcing/signing new business (based on a percentage of first-year fees) Hybrid working Flexi-time working 25 days’ holiday (includes 3 days at Christmas/New Year when the office is closed) Extra day’s leave for your birthday Additional annual leave after 3 years’ service (up to 30 days maximum) Dress Down Friday smart business casual dress code Regular team socials Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service Clear scope to grow into broader advisory, portfolio leadership and mentoring responsibility as the client base expands Interested? Apply confidentially To apply or have a confidential chat first, contact: Diane Shaw Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com